Former U.S. President Joe Biden and his wife Jill faced a heated protest in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday as they left Trinity College. The duo was targeted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who allegedly threw objects at their motorcade. Irish police reportedly arrested at least two individuals following the confrontation.
During the incident, video footage showed police officers detaining the protesters while the crowd chanted slogans like "Blood, blood, blood on your hands!" Biden was swiftly escorted into a waiting vehicle and left the scene. Protesters continued shouting at the police officers after the convoy departed, chanting "Shame on you!"
Biden unexpectedly visited Trinity College to receive an award for his son Hunter. As he emerged from the building, protesters gathered outside began voicing their discontent towards him. At least one object was thrown towards his motorcade but was blocked by an umbrella held near Biden.
The protests were a result of criticism directed at Biden over his administration's support for Israel during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Critics have labeled him "Genocide Joe" due to continued U.S. military assistance to Israel, claiming that such aid enables Israeli forces to harm and displace civilians in the Gaza Strip. However, it's worth noting that military experts have pointed out Israel's unprecedented measures to minimize civilian casualties while targeting Hamas militants in densely populated urban areas.