# Biden attends Trinity event as Hunter receives honorary gold medal

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/joe-biden-makes-rare-public-appearance-at-irish-college-to-see-drug-addict-son-hunter-awarded-for-outstanding-contribution-to-public-discourse/
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:38:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T19:47:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16281809/Joe-Biden-public-appearance-Irish-college-drug-son.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Health, Medicine, World

## Key points

- Hunter Biden received an honorary medal at Trinity College Dublin.
- Joe Biden attended with his wife, Jill.
- Hunter spoke about addiction and recovery.

## Summary

Joe Biden attended an event at Trinity College Dublin where his son Hunter received an honorary gold medal for his contribution to public discourse. The former president’s appearance comes as he continues to manage prostate cancer and prepares to scale back events promoting his memoir.

Hunter spoke about his experience of addiction and recovery. The Hist, Trinity’s College Historical Society, cited his advocacy on American politics, media, addiction and recovery. In 2024, Joe Biden pardoned Hunter after his son was convicted of three federal gun offences; the pardon drew criticism from Donald Trump.

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