Former US President Joe Biden and Jill Biden traveled to Ireland to see Hunter Biden receive the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse from the university's College Historical Society. Groups of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside the venue, leading to at least two arrests after objects were hurled as the family exited. Hunter Biden received the prestigious award following his 2024 convictions on federal gun and tax charges, which were later pardoned by his father. Alongside the university engagement, the Biden family held discussions regarding their heritage with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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The Dublin visit combined a prominent university honor for Hunter Biden with diplomatic e…: The Dublin visit combined a prominent university honor for Hunter Biden with diplomatic engagements alongside Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations led to immediate police intervention and arrests due to ob…: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations led to immediate police intervention and arrests due to objects being thrown at the departing venue.
The appearance marked a major public milestone for Hunter Biden following his high-profil…: The appearance marked a major public milestone for Hunter Biden following his high-profile 2024 convictions and subsequent presidential pardon.
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Arrests made after visit from former US President Biden
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At least two arrests have been made following a surprise visit from former US President Joe Biden to Trinity College in Dublin on Tuesday.
Biden was accompanied by former first lady Jill Biden as they attended a ceremony where their son Hunter was awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse.
During the trio's visit to the College Historical Society groups of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered, some of whom were detained by gardaí (Irish police).
As Biden and his family left the venue, some of the people moved forward and objects were thrown, Irish broadcaster RTÉ has reported.
A number of garda officers and public order unit vans were on site as at least two arrests were made.
In 2024 Hunter Biden was convicted of gun and tax crimes in in the US but was later pardoned by his father while he was still president.
It made him the first child of a sitting president to be a convicted of a crime.
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