The teachers of the school where Mastriano worked at that time were given the opportunity to dress up as historical figures. people habitual with The photo was reported by Reuters. While some others appear dressed up, Mastriano is the only one one in photo dressed in the Confederate uniform that many associate with hatred and legacy of slavery in south.
CNN reached out to Mastriano campaign for comment.
Reuters reported on Friday that the photo was released by the Army War College following a request under the Freedom Act. of Information Law.
Army War College removed photo from him wall of faculty group shots after Reuters reached out for comment, according to the publication. “Faculty photo didn’t get team attention; photo from then removed because it is not in line with AWC values,” the college said. in Reuters statement.
“The college denounced it, saying it was ‘not in line with our values.’ it’s deep offensive and proves who he once again. He is not worthy to be a governor,” Shapiro said. added.
Mastriano served in army for 30 years. According to his State Senate biography, he earned doctor degree in history taught at the Army War College and published a book on famous World War I army soldier Alvin York. After leaving military in 2017, Mastriano launched 2018 campaign for Congress, finishing fourth out of eight candidates in Republican primaries for open space in USA house of Representatives. Next yearMastriano won a special elections for his seat in the state senate in countryside, southern Pennsylvania.
The 33rd District of Pennsylvania, for which Mastriano is a state senator, includes Gettysburg, where of Gettysburg – the bloodiest battle of the Civil War battle — took place.
Shapiro, who met no resistance in The Democratic primary has defended the 2020 Pennsylvania presidential election. result and emphasizes voting rights and abortion in his campaign.
