(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A group of pro-Palestinian protesters threw cartons of milk and other items at former President Joe Biden, his family, and Secret Service team at a rare public appearance in Ireland.
Biden, who is battling an aggressive form of Stage IV prostate cancer, traveled to Ireland Tuesday to attend an event honoring his embattled son, Hunter Biden.
Hosted by the College Historical Society at Trinity College Dublin, the ceremony awarded Hunter the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse in recognition of his advocacy on addiction.
Outside the event, however, the Bidens were met by a group of aggressive activists protesting the former president’s support for Israel during the Gaza war.
Video of the chaotic scene quickly spread across several social media platforms.
Joe Biden was pelted with milk cartons in Dublin, Ireland, as he took cover behind an umbrella. Police wrestled with protesters while he was rushed into his SUV. pic.twitter.com/DCQbCgztYI
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One video captured another object being thrown toward Biden and Hunter as they exited the Examination Hall in front of Trinity College Dublin’s Front Square, according to Irish news outlet The University Times.
The same outlet reported that Ireland’s national police, An Garda Síochána, detained two protesters and used batons in attempts to control the crowd. Another video appeared to show an individual throwing what looked like milk at law enforcement officers.
Palestinian flags were also flown as protesters chanted, “Blood! Blood! Blood on your hands!” and “Shame on you.”
At one point, an individual appeared to make aggressive attempts at reaching Biden.
The two detained individuals could face charges.
The act of violence was condemned by a series of individuals, who pointed out that despite their policy differences, Biden is in fragile health.
The former president announced on May 18, 2025, that doctors had diagnosed him with a rare form of Stage IV prostate cancer that had already spread to his bones.
In a recent interview, Hunter said that his father is in constant pain, while Jill Biden said the cancer was not curable and that he would live with it for the rest of his life.
Since leaving office in January of that same year, Biden has maintained a relatively quiet life, abstaining from campaign and public events.
Biden is expected to go on a book tour to promote his upcoming Nov. 17 memoir, Promise Me, America.
