Two arrested after Joe Biden’s surprise Trinity College visit
Summary
Newstalk political correspondent Sean Defoe reports on Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Trinity College Dublin to accompany his son Hunter, who was receiving an award. The episode details the ensuing protests against Biden’s record on Gaza, including incidents where students threw milk at him and attempted to block Gardaí vans. Defoe also covers the subsequent arrests and the significant security presence deployed to manage the crowd.
Topics discussed
Intro: Detentions at Trinity College protest
Hunter Biden award and Joe Biden's surprise visit
Taoiseach meeting with Biden and initial protest
Protest details: Gaza chants and milk throwing
Security presence and initial arrests
Crowd re-escalation and blocking police vans
Conclusion and sign-off
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