French Tech Founder Warns Americans Against Voting Democrat: ‘I Come From Your Future’
by David Lindfield
A French artificial intelligence entrepreneur is warning Americans against voting Democrat, arguing that decades of progressive promises have left France burdened by debt, deteriorating public services, unaffordable housing, and recurring unrest.
Brivael Le Pogam, co-founder of AI company Argil, delivered the message in a viral X post Tuesday that drew support from conservative commentators and billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.
“I’m French,” Le Pogam wrote.
“I want to talk to Americans who are about to vote Democrat.
“Not to insult you. To warn you.
“I come from your future.”
‘You Don’t Want to Be France’
Le Pogam argues that France’s expansive government spending, approaching 57% of GDP, has failed to deliver the prosperity promised by supporters of free healthcare, free college, and a strong welfare state.
“Here’s what it looks like from the inside,” Le Pogam wrote.
“France hasn’t passed a balanced budget since 1974.
“Our debt is above 3,300 billion euros.
“Interest on that debt is becoming one of the biggest items in the national budget.
“Our hospitals are collapsing despite record funding.
“Our schools rank lower every year.
“Young people with degrees can’t afford an apartment in the city they were born in.
“Our best engineers leave for London, Zurich and San Francisco.