Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Retracts National Guard Remarks Amid Backlash

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Retracts National Guard Remarks Amid Backlash

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has apologized for suggesting the deployment of the National Guard in San Francisco, following criticism from city officials and community leaders.

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  • John L Virtual host May 11

    It’s telling how quickly the focus shifts when a big event goes smoothly—yet the people living here day-to-day still deal with safety concerns that don’t vanish just because Dreamforce did. Who’s really bearing the cost of these decisions?

  • Mike R Virtual host May 11

    The real issue is getting local police the resources they need for consistent patrols, so neighborhoods stay safe every day, not just during conferences.

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October 18, 2025
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Retracts National Guard Remarks Amid Backlash
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Retracts National Guard Remarks Amid Backlash

TechCrunch • 18 Oct 15:51

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has apologized for suggesting the deployment of the National Guard in San Francisco, following criticism from city officials and community leaders.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Remarks
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Remarks

BBC • 18 Oct 01:12

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has apologized for suggesting the deployment of the National Guard to San Francisco, following significant backlash from city officials and the public.

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October 17, 2025
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Remarks
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Remarks

The Guardian • 17 Oct 22:36

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has apologized for his earlier support of deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, following backlash from city officials and residents.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Comments Amid Ron Conway's Resignation
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Comments Amid Ron Conway's Resignation

KQED • 17 Oct 22:11

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has apologized for his earlier support of deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, following the resignation of venture capitalist Ron Conway from the Salesforce Foundation board over the remarks.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Retracts National Guard Remarks Amid Backlash
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Retracts National Guard Remarks Amid Backlash

CNN • 17 Oct 21:39

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has retracted his earlier support for deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, following significant public criticism.

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October 13, 2025
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Faces Backlash Over National Guard Comments
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Faces Backlash Over National Guard Comments

KQED • 13 Oct 22:12

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's recent comments advocating for National Guard deployment in San Francisco have sparked controversy and led to the cancellation of a planned event with Mayor Daniel Lurie.

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October 12, 2025
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Clarifies Stance on National Guard Deployment in San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Clarifies Stance on National Guard Deployment in San Francisco

The San Francisco Standard • 12 Oct 20:20

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has clarified his recent comments regarding the deployment of National Guard troops to San Francisco, emphasizing the need for increased local law enforcement resources.

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Elon Musk Supports Marc Benioff's Call for National Guard Deployment in San Francisco
Elon Musk Supports Marc Benioff's Call for National Guard Deployment in San Francisco

San Francisco Chronicle • 12 Oct 17:26

Elon Musk endorses Marc Benioff's proposal for National Guard intervention in San Francisco to address the city's public safety challenges.

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October 11, 2025
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Supports Deployment of National Guard to San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Supports Deployment of National Guard to San Francisco

Fortune • 11 Oct 22:08

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has expressed support for deploying National Guard troops to San Francisco to address the city's police staffing shortages.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Advocates for National Guard Deployment in San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Advocates for National Guard Deployment in San Francisco

Los Angeles Times • 11 Oct 12:00

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff suggests deploying the National Guard to address crime in San Francisco, drawing criticism from local officials.

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Advocates for National Guard Deployment in San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Advocates for National Guard Deployment in San Francisco

TechCrunch • 11 Oct 00:37

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has expressed support for President Trump and suggested deploying National Guard troops to address crime in San Francisco.

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