French AI Entrepreneur Warns U.S. Against Progressive Policies
Brivael Le Pogam, the founder of the French AI company Argil, has issued a stark warning to Americans contemplating voting for the Democratic Party in the upcoming election. His warning stems from his personal observations of France’s economic and social policies under progressive governance.
Le Pogam’s message went viral after he shared it on X, urging his American followers to reflect on France’s situation. He outlined how progressive policies in France led to increased public spending, free healthcare, free college, and a robust welfare system, resulting in significant financial burdens.
I’m French. I want to talk to Americans who are about to vote Democrat. Not to insult you. To warn you. I come from your future.
Le Pogam detailed the consequences in France, including a stagnant economy burdened by a debt exceeding 3,300 billion euros. Important sectors like healthcare and education struggle despite substantial funding. He noted how top talent and wealth have left France in search of better opportunities abroad.
The entrepreneur cautioned that France did not anticipate decline; it was an unintended outcome of extensive taxation and regulatory practices spanning decades.
In a heartfelt message, Le Pogam expressed his admiration for America, highlighting its entrepreneurial spirit. He advised voters to question whether the programs they support align with maintaining America’s distinct identity.
I love America because it’s the one place on earth where people still believe they can build something from nothing. I came to Silicon Valley as a self-taught kid and it changed my life. That spirit is the most precious thing your country has. Before you vote, ask yourself one question: is the program you’re voting for making America more like America, or more like France? Trust me. You don’t want to be France.
Le Pogam emphasized the negative trends in France, like soaring debts and unaffordable living conditions for younger generations. He asserted that governmental control has led to economic constraints and social unrest.
He described how state subsidies can inflate costs in sectors like healthcare and education, contrasting them with the affordability of items not reliant on government funding.
That’s the Trojan horse. A real problem. A generous-sounding promise. A program that makes things worse. People who lived under communism in Poland learned to recognize the lie and the mask it wears. The lie never presents itself as a lie. It presents itself as compassion.
Le Pogam called for Americans to understand the patterns seen in France, warning against using more government intervention to solve issues caused by previous government programs.
In his conversation with Fox News Digital, he reiterated his stance and expressed his support for the Republican Party, believing their policies better preserve individual freedom and entrepreneurship.