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Protesters demonstrate against Joe Biden at Trinity College Dublin

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · Nov 10, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 10.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters opposed the visit of former US President Joe Biden, citing his role in the war in Gaza.
What they want
Protesters demanded accountability for the war in Gaza and opposed the presence of Joe Biden on campus.
What changed
Nov 10: Two protesters were arrested and reports emerged of pepper spray and baton use by police during the demonstration.
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What protesters want

  • Accountability for the war in Gaza
  • Investigation into police conduct
  • Revocation of Joe Biden's honorary doctorate

Organised by: Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn

What authorities say

An Garda Síochána confirmed they responded to an incident at Trinity College on 10 November 2026, stating there was no further information. Footage showed officers using batons during the arrests, and reports indicated the use of pepper spray.1235

The numbers

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Arrests / detentions
2+
at least two arrests were made12345

The full story

On November 10, 2026, a protest occurred at Trinity College Dublin during a visit by former US President Joe Biden, who attended a ceremony where his son, Hunter Biden, received an award from the College Historical Society. Protesters, including students, gathered to voice opposition to Joe Biden's role in the war in Gaza, chanting slogans such as "Genocide Joe" and "blood on your hands." As the former president departed, some protesters threw objects, including milk. An Garda Síochána intervened, resulting in at least two arrests. Student unions, including TCDSU and Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn, condemned the police response, describing the demonstration as peaceful and calling for an investigation into the use of force. Police confirmed responding to an incident but provided no further details.

Timeline

  1. Student unions issued a statement condemning the police response to the demonstration.35

  2. Police arrested two protesters as the former president departed the campus.12345

  3. Protesters gathered at Trinity College Dublin to demonstrate against Joe Biden's visit.123

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