"In a statement on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, Benioff said: "Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after the largest and safest Dreamforce in our history, I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco. My earlier comment came from an abundance of caution around the event, and I sincerely apologize for the concern it caused.""
"The statement was a stark contrast to an interview given to the New York Times in which Benioff backed Trump's position of sending in troops to the Democrat-run West Coast cities. "I fully support the president," Benioff was reported as saying. "I think he's doing a great job." Trump's stance prompted widespread criticism. SF district attorney Brooke Jekins wrote on X: "@KristiNoem and @realDonaldTrump have turned so-called public safety and immigration enforcement into a form of government sponsored violence against US citizens, families, and ethnic groups.""
Marc Benioff apologized for backing President Trump's proposal to send the National Guard to San Francisco, saying the troops are not needed. He reversed an earlier public position after the Dreamforce event and said his comment stemmed from an abundance of caution around the conference. Benioff expressed regret for the concern his remark caused and emphasized collaboration with Mayor Lurie, SFPD, and local partners. Earlier comments in a New York Times interview showed support for the president, prompting criticism from local officials including the district attorney and a state senator. Benioff reaffirmed commitment to a safer, stronger San Francisco.
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