Arrests as Joe Biden makes surprise Dublin visit

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Hunter Biden was being awarded the gold medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse by the College Historical Society at Trinity College.

A small number of arrests have been made as former US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Trinity College in Dublin.

Mr Biden was joined by former first lady Jill Biden as they attended a ceremony during which their son, Hunter Biden, was awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse.

A group of protesters and onlookers gathered outside during the visit to the College Historical Society (HIST).

As Mr Biden left the venue, some people moved forward and objects were thrown.

A number of Gardaí public order unit vans and officers were on site and at least two arrests were made.

During his visit, the former US president also met Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Hunter Biden was convicted in the US of gun and tax crimes in June 2024 but was pardoned by his father later that year while he was still president.

Speaking to the media later at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, Mr Martin said he thanked Mr Biden for his support for Ireland.

“In the early years, he was a great supporter of the peace process, and then latterly he was a really strong supporter of Ireland in the context of Brexit,” he said.

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