Protesters Block DeVos From Visiting School

February 10, 2017 in News by RBN

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Education Sec. Betsy DeVos was physically blocked from entering a middle school in Washington, D.C. on Friday morning by protesters yelling, “Shame!”

DeVos, who was attempting to visit Jefferson Middle School, was turned away by protesters in front of the building. A protester holding a Black Lives Matter sign followed DeVos to her car while screaming, “Shame!” repeatedly at her. The protester then tried to block DeVos’ car from leaving:

The altercation was captured by ABC 7’s Sam Sweeney:

WATCH: Sec. Betsy DeVos physically blocked by protesters from entering DC school–turned away and left.
Video: @SweeneyABC

Before DeVos arrived, protesters reportedly clashed with police:

 

 

Protesters also chanted, “When students are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!”

 

Handful of protesters now standing in front of SW DC middle school ahead of visit by Sec. Betsy DeVos