Betsy DeVos Booed During Bethune-Cookman University Commencement Speech

Tense and awkward moments at a historically black Florida university as U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was heckled while delivering a commencement speech.

During her speech at Bethune-Cookman University, DeVos was booed and mocked, causing her to cut her one hour speech short.

Some students even turned their backs to her.

The demonstration comes in response to a statement by DeVos in February when she described historically black colleges as ‘real pioneers of school choice.’

In a statement after the ceremony, DeVos reiterated her commitment in an effort to show support for the university.