Protesters threw projectiles at former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. during his visit to Dublin on Tuesday. Video footage captured demonstrators from a pro-Palestinian protest launching objects toward him.
The incident occurred after Biden attended an event at Trinity College Dublin. The nature of the projectiles and whether anyone was injured remain unclear.
Security personnel responded quickly as the former president departed the campus. The event itself had drawn a crowd of demonstrators critical of U.S. policy.
Biden was in Ireland for a multi-day trip that included stops in Dublin and County Louth. The visit focused on diplomatic and ancestral ties between the two nations.
Pro-Palestinian protests have followed Biden at several public appearances in recent months. Activists have called for a cease-fire in Gaza and an end to U.S. military support for Israel.
Irish officials condemned the projectile incident but did not provide further details. Local authorities are reviewing the video footage to identify those involved.
The former president continued with his scheduled itinerary after the disruption. No changes to the remainder of his trip have been announced.
