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Logan, D. (2026, November 10). Protesters arrested after former US President Biden makes surprise Dublin visit. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck78p827y642o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-11-10 · by Daniel Logan

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Former US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Trinity College in Dublin, where his son Hunter received an award for public discourse. During the event, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police, leading to at least two arrests. The visit included meetings with the Taoiseach and discussions about Biden's Irish heritage.
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On November 10, 2026, former U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Trinity College Dublin where his son Hunter received the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse from the College Historical Society (HIST). During the event, some protesters threw objects as Biden and his wife Jill left the venue, leading to at least two arrests by Gardaí public order unit officers. Joe Biden, 83, recently revealed he has prostate cancer and is releasing a new memoir titled "Promise Me, America," though health concerns may limit promotional activities. Hunter Biden was convicted of gun and tax crimes in June 2024 but was pardoned later that year by his father while still president, making him the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a crime. During his visit, Joe met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who noted Biden's historical support for Ireland during Brexit negotiations.

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Arrests During Joe Biden's Dublin Visit
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Daniel Logan
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Topics

Dublin Irish Trinity College pro-Palestinian the College Historical Society

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Irish NORP · 5× Biden PERSON · 3× Dublin GPE · 1× Hunter PERSON · 1× Jill Biden PERSON · 1× Joe Biden PERSON · 1× RTÉ ORG · 1× Trinity College ORG · 1× pro-Palestinian NORP · 1× the College Historical Society ORG · 1×

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- Published 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.
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- Published 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. asserted
son → publish → 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). asserted
some → gather → gardaí
As Biden and his family left the venue, some of the people moved forward and objects were thrown, Irish broadcaster RTÉ has reported. asserted
RTÉ → leave → people
A number of garda officers and public order unit vans were on site as at least two arrests were made. asserted
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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. asserted
he → convict → father
It made him the first child of a sitting president to be a convicted of a crime. asserted
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This article contains content provided by X. asserted
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We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. uncertain
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You may want to read X’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. uncertain
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Previous recipients of the award include former Irish president Michael D Higgins, Bob Geldof, Patti Smith, Julian Assange and Desmond Tutu. asserted
recipients → include → Higgins
The former US president and his family also met with the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin. asserted
president → meet → Taoiseach
Martin said on X that he had been pleased to welcome the family and that they reflected on Biden's "strong Irish roots". asserted
they → say → roots
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