In Ireland, anti-Israel agitators swarm Biden and hurl object near motorcade
Reported by Fox News ·
Protest outside Trinity College
Biden, 83, visited Trinity College in Dublin with former first lady Jill Biden. His son, Hunter Biden, received the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse from the College Historical Society.
Motorcade leaves amid chants
Online video showed officers detaining people as the crowd chanted, “Blood, blood, blood on your hands!” The agitators also shouted obscenities and heckled police. Biden was escorted into a waiting vehicle, and the motorcade quickly drove away as the disturbance unfolded.
Criticism over Israel policy
During Biden’s presidency, progressive Democrats, human rights advocates and anti-Israel activists criticized his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. They objected to his administration’s continued support for Israel.
Key points
- Two people were arrested outside Trinity College Dublin.
- An object thrown near Biden was blocked by an umbrella.
- Biden and Jill Biden were visiting as Hunter Biden received a college award.
- The motorcade drove away as protesters chanted and heckled police.