Some of Virginia Commonwealth University‘s graduating class of 2024 walked out as Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) began his commencement speech Saturday.

Youngkin did not address the walkout and gave his speech as planned. As the protesting students left silently, it did not disrupt the commencement ceremony. The governor was largely met with applause. A representative from Youngkin’s office told the Washington Examiner that they had no comment on the walkout, instead pointing to the governor’s speech.