Biden Makes Surprise Dublin Visit for Hunter's Medal Ceremony: Objects Thrown as He Left, at Least Two Arrested
Former U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Dublin, Ireland, on November 10, attending a ceremony at Trinity College Dublin where his son Hunter Biden was awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse by the College Historical Society. Biden and his wife Jill sat in the front row, and his daughter Ashley also attended.
The ceremony took place in the college's exam hall, while protesters and onlookers gathered outside. As Biden left the venue, some people moved forward and objects were thrown. Garda public order units were on site and at least two arrests were made; police did not immediately release the identities of those arrested or details of the objects thrown.
During the visit, Biden also met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Martin said he thanked Biden for his support for Ireland, including his early support for the Northern Ireland peace process and his firm backing of Ireland's position during Brexit. The two also recalled Biden's 2023 visit, when he backed Mayo to win the All-Ireland football championship, which the team went on to win earlier this year.
Hunter Biden was convicted in the United States of gun and tax crimes in June 2024 and was pardoned later that year by his father, who was then president. Biden himself is being treated for prostate cancer and recently announced he would cut back promotional appearances for his new memoir.
Source: PA Media
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