(Breitbart) The West Point mentor of a soldier now under investigation by the Army for engaging in political activity while in uniform is on administrative leave, Breitbart News has learned.

The adviser is Rasheed Hosein, a professor of Middle East history, who was in charge of Second Lieutenant Spenser Rapone’s development at West Point.

A West Point spokesman confirmed he is on administrative leave but said it is unrelated to Rapone.

"We are unable to provide information regarding administrative actions but can confirm that the details are unrelated to 2nd Lieutenant Rapone," the spokesman said.

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