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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Pelt Biden's Motorcade with Milk Cartons in Dublin
Confirmed
In Short: Pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk cartons and other objects at former US President Joe Biden's motorcade in Dublin after an award ceremony for his son, Hunter Biden, at Trinity College.
Joe Biden (Wikidata P18).
Biden confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters after surprise visit to Ireland. The Independent
Pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk cartons and other objects at the motorcade of former US President Joe Biden in Dublin, following an award ceremony for his son, Hunter Biden, at Trinity College Dublin.
Protesters hurled milk cartons and other objects at the motorcade as it moved through the college’s front square, with some demonstrators chanting slogans such as 'Your hands are covered in blood!' and 'Joe, you committed genocide!'
According to reports, the protest escalated rapidly as the Biden family was leaving the scene, with protesters attempting to approach the motorcade and throwing various objects.
Two people were arrested by Gardaí, the Irish police, during the incident.
Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted 'Blood on your hands' as security personnel escorted the Bidens to waiting vehicles.
Videos circulating on social media showed the chaotic scene with protesters throwing objects and scuffling with police officers.
What's confirmed
- Pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk cartons and other objects at the motorcade of former US President Joe Biden in Dublin, The Independent reports.
- Pro-Palestinian protesters hurled cartons of milk at former President Joe Biden while shouting, “blood on your hands” as he left a university ceremony in Dublin on Tuesday, erupting in clashes with police and at least two arrests.
What's still developing
- “I know this man, and I know he attempted more than anyone to curtail and stop it,” the younger Biden insisted.
- Protesters hurled harsh epithets at the former president, calling him "Genocide Joe" and shouting sharp condemnations at his entourage.
- But the Bidens' arrival quickly sparked an angry storm from pro-Palestinian protest groups who gathered outside the hall to demonstrate against Biden's support for Israel during the fighting in Gaza.
- As the Biden family finished the event under heavy Secret Service protection, part of the crowd tried to break through toward the motorcade vehicles, surrounding the cars and throwing objects and milk cartons at them.