UPDATED: West Point Distances Itself From Graduate Who Advocated for Communism While in Uniform

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. . . "The “long march” comment refers to a strategy of institutional infiltration and subversion coined by student activist Rudi Dutschke but originally developed by Antonio Gramsci, a Marxist thinker whose thought developed in the wake of the failure of economic determinism to bring about a revolution."After Rapone posted his comment, another Reddit user warned him not to talk so publicly about where he was stationed.“ 'I know comrade, but I feel like we should not hide any longer,” Rapone answered." . .

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Over the weekend, a picture of a West Point graduate holding his cover with the words “Communism Will Win” written on the inside while dressed in his graduating uniform exploded on social media. As IJR previously reported, the caption on the photo read “#VeteransForKaepernick.”

When people questioned whether it was real or if he really meant it, Spenser Rapone — the officer in question — posted a second picture that shows him wearing a Che Guevara T-shirt underneath his West Point uniform.

On Tuesday, the military academy officially responded to the controversy.

“The U.S. Military Academy strives to develop leaders who internalize the academy's motto of Duty, Honor, Country, and who live the Army values,” West Point said in a statement. “Second Lieutenant Rapone's actions in no way reflect the values of the U.S. Military Academy or the U.S. Army.”

“As figures of public trust, members of the military must exhibit exemplary conduct, and are prohibited from engaging in certain expressions of political speech in uniform,” it added.

West Point revealed Rapone's chain of command is aware of the violations and they are “looking into the matter,” with the school ready to assist them if necessary.