Democrats found themselves in a state of disbelief following remarks by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, a prominent donor to their party.
On Friday, Benioff expressed his approval of President Donald Trump's performance and suggested that the National Guard should be dispatched to San Francisco. This stance has sparked significant controversy among Democrats, who have consistently opposed the deployment of the National Guard to cities plagued by crime and those experiencing unrest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal buildings.
As reported by Breitbart, Benioff's unexpected endorsement of President Trump, articulated during an interview with the New York Times, was met with enthusiasm by White House cryptocurrency adviser David Sacks, who celebrated the news on X. In the interview, President Trump reportedly mentioned during an Oval Office meeting in August that he was contemplating sending federal troops into San Francisco, along with other Democrat-led cities.
He criticized Democrats for having "destroyed" San Francisco and vowed to "clean that one up, too." Benioff expressed his agreement with this idea, believing that the presence of Guard soldiers could help curb crime in the city. "I fully support the president," Benioff stated. "I think hes doing a great job."
The reaction from Democrats was one of outrage, as noted by Politico. Benioff's backing of President Trump and the potential deployment of the National Guard stands in stark contrast to his history of generous contributions and vocal support for Democratic causes, even as other tech leaders have gravitated towards Trump.
Matt Dorsey, a member of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, voiced his disapproval on X, describing the move as "a slap in the face to San Francisco." State Senator Scott Wiener also criticized the idea, stating, "Inviting Trump to send the National Guard here is not one of those good things. Quite the opposite. We neither need nor want an illegal military occupation in San Francisco."
Benioff, a significant advocate for civic improvement in San Francisco, has witnessed the city's political landscape shift from far-left to a more moderate liberal stance in recent years. His recent comments have undoubtedly stirred the political waters, highlighting the ongoing debate over how best to address the challenges facing America's urban centers.
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