Joe Biden Faces Protests and Thrown Objects During Dublin Visit
Three men were arrested after protesters pelted former President Joe Biden with objects outside a Dublin university, police said.
By Hushread Stories, from 21 outlets · First published 11 Nov 2026
In brief
- Former US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Trinity College Dublin to support his son Hunter.
- Hunter Biden received the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse at a college ceremony.
- Former first lady Jill Biden accompanied Joe Biden during the visit, which drew protests outside the university.
- Protesters threw milk and other projectiles towards Biden and members of his family as they left the Dublin event.
- Irish police said three men were arrested, but the supplied coverage does not establish charges or subsequent proceedings.
Timeline · 7 moments
Video shows projectiles thrown after Trinity event
NYT Politics ↗Reports describe protesters targeting Biden and family
CBS Top Stories ↗Irish police say three men arrested after protests
NBC News ↗Milk and other objects thrown as Biden leaves
TMZ ↗Protesters target Biden over his support for Israel
Al Jazeera ↗Hunter Biden receives gold medal for public discourse
BBC World ↗Biden makes surprise appearance at Trinity College Dublin
Irish Times ↗Update 11 Nov 2026, 9:52 pm UTC
The newer coverage adds that protesters targeted Biden and members of his family as they left the Dublin event. It also describes projectiles thrown after Biden attended an event at Trinity College Dublin, but does not establish whether anyone was injured or provide an update on arrests.
Update 11 Nov 2026, 3:50 pm UTC
NBC News reported that three men have been arrested, updating the earlier report of at least two. The available coverage still does not establish whether anyone was injured or what charges, if any, the men face.
How it started
Former US president Joe Biden made a surprise appearance at Trinity College Dublin on November 10 to support his son Hunter. Irish Times reported that Hunter was attending an event to receive a gold medal from the College Historical Society.
The award was the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse, according to BBC World. Former first lady Jill Biden also attended the ceremony, Hereford Times reported.
How it unfolded
The November 10 visit drew pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Al Jazeera, reporting the following day, said protesters targeted Biden over his support for Israel.
The confrontation took place as Biden left Trinity College. TMZ reported that protesters hurled milk and other objects while the former president was being escorted out. NDTV News described milk cartons being thrown towards him.
Arrests were reported on November 10. Hereford Times described a small number of arrests, while Telegraaf, citing Irish and British media, put the number at two.
Where it stands
Reporting on November 11 continued to describe the confrontation and arrests. News18 said at least two people had been arrested following the incident. The supplied coverage does not establish whether the thrown objects struck Biden, whether anyone was injured, or whether those arrested face charges.
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