Black Lives Matter Heckles James Comey At Howard University (Video)

WASHINGTON, DC — Former FBI Director James Comey got a rude welcome to Howard University Friday during his keynote address in a rare public appearance since his controversial firing by President Trump earlier this year.

Comey, who captivated the nation when he testified before the Senate shortly after Trump's firing in the wake of his investigation into Russian collusion, was speaking at Howard University's convocation when students began protesting him, according to reports on social media.

Comey was interrupted by a group of demonstrators at the back of the auditorium, according to an NBC Washington report. As he took the podium, a group of people rose and began to sing, "We shall not be moved" and chanted slogans like "no justice, no peace."

Comey was silent during the protest and then asked the group to give him a chance to speak, but the group reportedly ignored him. Another group chanted, "Let him speak," NBC Washington reported.

Protestors chanting 'Black Lives Matter here' at Howard University as former FBI director James Comey speaks. pic.twitter.com/Cul3LRlCge
— DC Maryland Virginia (@DMVFollowers) September 22, 2017

"Get Out James Comey, Get Out Our Home". An angered group of Howard Students stand in protest of Comey's presence. #HUConvocation17 pic.twitter.com/VIpwJahGth
— Greer Jackson (@Shades_of_Greer) September 22, 2017

WATCH: Protesters sing "We Shall Not Be Moved" as former FBI Director James Comey takes stage at Howard University https://t.co/k8TBMzujwd
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 22, 2017

Howard University protests James Comey # Howardconvocation #JamesComey pic.twitter.com/H9Rwr3oZbK
— اوستن (@austin_r_ogers) September 22, 2017

@HowardU students protesting Comey’s convocation speech #HowardU150 pic.twitter.com/uPk6zF7lhm
— Mike Brooks (@Michael__GQ) September 22, 2017

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