Summary
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized for suggesting President Donald Trump should send National Guard troops to San Francisco. His comment led to backlash, especially with the backdrop of recent military deployments ordered by the Trump administration in various U.S. cities. Benioff aimed to address safety concerns for Dreamforce, Salesforce's annual event, but received criticism from political figures and others.
Key Facts
- Marc Benioff is the CEO of Salesforce, a major tech company.
- He apologized for suggesting President Trump send National Guard troops to San Francisco.
- The comment was made ahead of the Dreamforce conference, Salesforce's annual event.
- Democratic politicians, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, criticized Benioff's comment.
- Ron Conway, a venture capitalist, resigned from the Salesforce Foundation board over differing values.
- President Trump has been deploying the National Guard to various cities, causing legal and public backlash.
- Benioff has been a notable donor to civic causes in San Francisco.
- The issue is part of broader concerns about security and political tensions in U.S. cities.
