A mob of anti-Israel activists surrounded former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, during a stop in Ireland on Tuesday, throwing objects at the couple and clashing with police.
The frightening scene unfolded outside Trinity College Dublin, where former first son Hunter Biden was honored for his âOutstanding Contribution to Public Discourse.â
The 83-year-old former president was being escorted to his waiting vehicle when the demonstrators began pelting his security detail with what appeared to be cartons of milk, footage of the incident posted on social media shows.Â
Aides used an umbrella to block at least one object from landing near the Bidens.
At one point, police tackled an enraged activist who looked to be trying to get closer to the motorcade.
Irish authorities were also seen tussling with two other protesters as milk rained down on them.Â
At least two arrests were made, according to Irish outlet RTÃ.Â
Multiple protesters were seen waving Palestinian flags.
Chants of âblood on your hands,â âGenocide Joeâ and âshame on youâ were reportedly heard at the demonstration.
The elder Biden, who is of Irish descent, made the surprise trip to Ireland amid a battle with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
Local news reports describe the ex-president appearing frail and moving slowly.
On Sunday, Biden revealed that heâd only be able to make limited appearances to promote his upcoming presidential memoir due to the cancer diagnosis, which he said has slowed him.
Secret Service and a spokesperson for Biden did not immediately respond to The Postâs requests for comment.
