A group of anti-Israel protesters surrounded former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, during a visit to Ireland on Tuesday, throwing objects at the couple’s security team and confronting police.
The tense incident took place outside Trinity College Dublin, where the Bidens’ son, Hunter, was being recognized for his “Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse.”
Video shared on social media shows the 83-year-old former president being escorted toward a waiting vehicle when demonstrators began throwing what appeared to be milk cartons at members of his security detail.
One aide held an umbrella overhead in an apparent effort to shield the Bidens from the flying objects.
Police later tackled one agitated protester who appeared to be attempting to move closer to the motorcade.
Irish officers were also seen grappling with two additional protesters as milk splashed over the scene.
Irish outlet RTÉ reported that at least two people were arrested.
Several demonstrators carried Palestinian flags during the protest.
Protesters reportedly shouted slogans including “blood on your hands,” “Genocide Joe” and “shame on you.”
Biden, who is of Irish descent, made the unannounced trip as he continues to battle prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
Reports from local media described the former president as frail and walking slowly.
On Sunday, Biden said his cancer diagnosis had slowed him and that he would make only limited appearances to promote his forthcoming presidential memoir.
The Secret Service and a spokesperson for Biden did not immediately respond to The Post’s requests for comment.
