Salesforce CEO says National Guard should patrol San Francisco — stunning his own PR team

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has sparked controversy by suggesting that the National Guard should patrol the streets of San Francisco. This statement, made on Twitter, has reportedly "stunned" his own public relations team. Benioff's position reflects a broader shift in Silicon Valley's stance towards the Trump administration, as the tech industry has become more accommodating of the current government. However, Benioff's specific call for federal troops in his own city is seen as an unusual and potentially troubling development. The article raises the question of whether other tech CEOs in the Bay Area might follow Benioff's lead and make similar demands for a heightened military presence in their communities. This development highlights the growing influence and political activism of tech leaders, as well as the potential tensions between their interests and the concerns of local residents.