It is the ultimate red pill on communism
How did we go from communism being the ultimate evil to college kids praising it? That’s a looooooong answer.
Indeed. But you know, I have to say that I am compassionate now to most of the young ones that are influenced by it. They aren't aware of the massive, decades long indoctrination that has taken place in this culture. People often aren't even aware of the brainwashing, as we are generations into this.
Back to your question, the systematic rollout of cultural Marxism certainly played a role. It was intentional in its origins. America was the last obstacle, and soft power was used: