By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Promethean Updates.

What if the United States were witnessing a political witch hunt that mirrors the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror? In the latest Promethean Updates discussion, host Michael Harrison argues that a coordinated Democratic push is aiming to dismantle the nation’s leading tech visionaries—Elon Musk and NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang—while simultaneously targeting President Trump.

The NVIDIA Scandal as a Political Flashpoint

The conversation opens with the revelation of a Chinese‑spy scandal involving a NVIDIA executive and an executive at Singapore‑based Megaspeed. According to the host, intelligence agencies have monitored the relationship for over a year, yet have not publicly confirmed any espionage. The New York Times first reported the expose on October 29, citing leaked classified materials, and the Financial Times followed on November 6, also relying on classified sources. Democrats in Congress and the Wall Street Journal have seized on the story, alleging that both Huang and Chinese President Xi Jinping have unduly influenced President Trump’s superintelligence policies, potentially endangering national security.

Huang’s resignation after 33 years at NVIDIA is presented as a direct consequence of this pressure. The host notes that NVIDIA’s contributions to U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence are critical, describing the company as “largely responsible for the U.S. lead in developing superintelligence, or AI.”

Elon Musk: From Twitter Takeover to Target of a Modern Jacobin Campaign

The episode frames Musk as the second‑most prominent target of the Democratic “Jacobins.” After acquiring Twitter—now rebranded as X—Musk ended a mass‑censorship regime that many on the political right view as a British‑financial‑backed apparatus. His subsequent endorsement of President Trump following the July 2024 assassination attempt, and his promotion of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, are cited as catalysts for Democratic retaliation.

The host claims that Musk’s advocacy for free speech in Europe led to massive fines for X, further inflaming European mandarins. He argues that the Democratic Party is now “promising to go to war” against Musk, despite his contributions to space travel, automotive excellence, communications infrastructure, and pioneering brain‑computer interfaces for the disabled.

Open‑Source AI vs. Closed‑Frontier Models: A Battle for the Future

According to the discussion, Jensen Huang has been a vocal proponent of open‑source superintelligence, arguing that transparency and security demand it. In contrast, the host asserts that Democrats favor closed‑frontier models such as those produced by Anthropic, labeling them “run by leftists who want government control and immunity for their technology, just like the COVID shot.” He warns that a Democratic victory could result in the banning of open‑source tools, enabling “authoritarian censorship.”

Support from Silicon Valley is highlighted, with the host noting that the tech community is rallying behind Huang and resisting what he describes as a “dark operation” to silence open‑source advocates.

Historical Parallels: From the French Jacobins to Mao’s Cultural Revolution

The narrative draws striking historical comparisons. The host likens today’s Democratic tactics to the Jacobin Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution, which defined a suspect by conduct, relations, or writings rather than concrete crimes. He cites the 1794 guillotining of chemist Antoine Lavoisier as an example of scientific talent being crushed under political zeal.

Similarly, the discussion references Mao Zedong’s 1966 Cultural Revolution, noting that loyalty was prized over expertise and that “impure elements” were purged from the state. The host argues that modern Democrats, driven by a “socialist belief structure” of total equality, are attempting a comparable “jihad against creators,” targeting individuals who embody individual genius and economic dynamism.

Implications for American Sovereignty and the Economy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent remarks to the Federalist Society are invoked to illustrate the broader ideological battle. The host contends that the Democratic push threatens the nation’s ability to compete with China in AI and other frontier technologies, potentially leading to economic stagnation similar to trends observed in Europe.

He concludes that the Trump administration’s economic policies—focused on fostering scientific and technological revolutions—are essential to prevent “entropy and death” in the American economy. The episode ends with a call to action, urging listeners to support the movement that defends innovation and national sovereignty.

The full episode of Promethean Updates is available on OBBM Network TV.