French CEO warns 'purely chaotic' riots prove the country has reached the 'dead end of socialism'
France has reached the 'dead end of socialism' as violent protests spread across the country, according to French AI entrepreneur Brivael Le Pogam.
Speaking on 'The Faulkner Focus,' Le Pogam blamed decades of left-wing policies for what he described as growing unrest and declining public services in France. The demonstrations began with students expressing frustration over conditions at their schools and the quality of education, but have since spread across France, with some turning violent and leading to looting and thousands of arrests.
Chaotic Protests
On Saturday, thousands marched in Orléans, southwest of Paris, to protest what they described as fascism, while other demonstrators gathered in the capital. French authorities said they planned to deploy 70,000 police officers ahead of additional demonstrations to prevent a repeat of the destruction seen the previous weekend.
It's super sad, and it's purely chaotic right now. And I think, so, basically there is a lot of different causes, but mainly for me, it's the consequences of socialism.
Declining Services
Le Pogam highlighted issues with France's universal healthcare system, noting that patients in some parts of the country face lengthy waits for medical services. He also criticized government control for contributing to declining standards in education and other public institutions.
We are paying through taxes, through the salaries for that. But years by years, there is some zone in France where you need to wait, for example, one year to get a doctor.
Government Response
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the government would move to prohibit what he called 'illegitimate' protests. He accused 'ultra-left groups' of fueling the unrest, saying their goal was to 'bring down the Republic.' Le Pogam criticized the government's response, arguing that authorities have a responsibility to protect the public.
International Concern
Former US President Donald Trump expressed concern about the unrest and questioned whether the NFL should proceed with Sunday's scheduled regular-season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Saint-Denis. 'I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match if you want to know. Because France is really in trouble,' Trump told reporters Friday.
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