Klaus Schwab, the mastermind behind the World Economic Forum (WEF), once preached a future where the masses would "own nothing and be happy." Now, in a twist of poetic justice, Schwab himself has been stripped of power, reputation, and influence, left with nothing but the wreckage of his own hubris. The collapse of this globalist titan, as detailed in Nation First's explosive exposé, is not just a personal downfall, it's a seismic crack in the foundation of the WEF and the elitist system it represents. Here's a closer look at how Schwab's empire crumbled, why it matters, and what it means for the future for us nationalists.
The Unraveling: A House of Cards Collapses
The Nation First article lays bare a cascade of scandals that have engulfed Schwab and the WEF. A Swiss-led internal investigation, spearheaded by the law firm Homburger, not hamburger, uncovered a litany of abuses: lavish personal expenses, misuse of funds, political manipulation, and a toxic workplace culture. Schwab and his wife, Hilde, allegedly siphoned off $1.1 million in questionable travel expenses, think luxury jaunts to Venice, Miami, and the Seychelles, with no business justification. Add to that $50 million in WEF funds poured into Villa Mundi, a mansion used partly for the Schwabs' personal benefit, and a pattern of grotesque excess emerges.
But it's not just about money. Schwab's meddling in the WEF's Global Competitiveness Report to skew post-Brexit UK rankings, reveals a deeper rot: the WEF wasn't just analysing global economies, it was weaponising data to push political agendas. Then there are the whistleblower accounts of workplace abuse, including sexually suggestive emails to young female staffers, sidelining of pregnant women, and a "fiefdom" culture of fear and intimidation. The Davos summits, sold as a beacon of progressivism, were exposed as a playground for elite hypocrisy, champagne, ski chalets, and even a reported spike in demand for sex workers under NDAs.
The Irony: Schwab's Own "Great Reset"
Schwab's vision of a "Great Reset" promised a technocratic utopia, but his own reset came in the form of betrayal. His inner circle, WEF trustees and allies, turned on him. Leaked investigation findings, a collapsed succession plan, and a forced resignation, paint a picture of a man outmanoeuvred by the very system he built. His attempt to handpick a successor, like Christine Lagarde, fell apart as the board moved to salvage the WEF's crumbling reputation. Schwab's desperate countermeasures, filing defamation complaints against whistle-blowers and demanding the probe be dropped, only underscored his fall from grace.
The article's chilling speculation about an "Epstein-style 'suicide'" if Schwab doesn't fade quietly, reflects the stakes. The globalist elite, it seems, tolerated his excesses when he was useful, but now see him as a liability. The coordinated leaks and media firestorm suggest a deliberate purge, a signal that the WEF is ready to move on without its founder.
Why It Matters: The End of an Era?
Schwab's downfall is more than a personal reckoning, it's a referendum on the WEF's brand of unelected, unaccountable globalism. For decades, the Forum positioned itself as a neutral arbiter of global progress, but the scandals reveal a corrupt core: taxpayer-funded extravagance, political manipulation, and a culture of elitism that mocked its own rhetoric of equality and sustainability. The article's call for governments to cut ties with the WEF resonates as a demand to reject this top-down model of governance.
Yet, the WEF's collapse doesn't guarantee reform. The article warns of inevitable spin, talk of "new leadership" and "reform," but argues the rot is systemic. The Davos elite may simply replace Schwab with a new face, hoping to preserve their influence. The challenge for the public is to stay vigilant, demanding transparency and accountability from institutions that have long operated behind closed doors.
Schwab's fall is a cautionary tale about unchecked power. The man who preached a world of shared sacrifice lived a life of excess, funded by the very systems he claimed to reform. His exposure offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of globalist institutions, revealing not just one man's failings, but a broader culture of hypocrisy.
For the "99.9%" Nation First champions, this is a moment to push back. Governments should heed the call to disengage from the WEF, redirecting resources to democratic, transparent processes. But the fight isn't over. As the article notes, the elite's infighting buys time, but only sustained public pressure can prevent the rise of another Schwab.
In the end, Klaus Schwab's legacy is a paradox: the man who said we'd own nothing, now owns only his disgrace. The WEF may try to rebuild, but its cracks are showing. Let's keep the pressure on, because when the elites are busy fighting each other, the rest of us have a chance to reclaim our future.
https://nationfirst.substack.com/p/he-said-youd-own-nothing-now-hes