Every good thing must come to an end. Sounds like linux is going to go down this path and the industry and innovation will suffer as a result of this. They've been gunning for Linus for a long time. My guess is that they got some dirt on him.
Who would that be? I'm asking because you seem to be implying something more than just a general "anti-SJW" movement or belief system, if you do think that there could be a concerted effort to blackmail Linus and usurp his position.