Besides that, those who are admitted have to pass very rigorous physicals, meet athletic criteria, have leadership or other impressive talents, and have a strong HS transcript. The students make a commitment to serve when they've completed their educations. The academies give everyone, whatever their background, the opportunity to get ahead in life without the restriction of insurmountable debt. Besides that, the students at the academies get to interact with and respect the best of the best from the most diverse backgrounds imaginable.
In a country that's falling apart at the seams, it's the service academy students who will preserve the culture, history, and traditions of the US.
And the Corps of Cadets at West Point virtually silenced ø when he was last there. I’d bet he never goes again. That doesn’t mean though that he wouldn’t try to wreck these institutions as he’s wrecking everything else. Likely he’s already doubled down to that effect.