"Days after his comments advocating for President Donald Trump to send the National Guard into San Francisco ballooned into a controversy, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Mayor Daniel Lurie called off a press event they were both slated to appear at on Monday afternoon. Salesforce media representatives said the cancellation was due to an expected rainstorm. They did not say why the event - announcing millions of dollars in donations to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and local public schools - was not simply moved indoors."
"Benioff has since said that his comments were intended to suggest that San Francisco needs the same level of policing that takes place during Salesforce's flagship conference, Dreamforce, happening this week in downtown San Francisco. Homeless advocates have also criticized the way the city increases encampment sweeps and policing during major public events, rather than putting more resources toward seeking long-term solutions."
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie canceled a joint press event after Benioff praised President Donald Trump in a New York Times interview and advocated deploying the National Guard into San Francisco. Salesforce media cited an expected rainstorm for the cancellation and did not explain why the announcement of millions in donations to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and local public schools was not moved indoors. Benioff framed his remarks as calling for Dreamforce-level policing. Homeless advocates criticized increased encampment sweeps during major events. Mayor Lurie defended law enforcement, cited a 30% drop in crime, and said the city needs more SFPD.
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