Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for saying National Guard troops needed in San Francisco.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Apologizes For Saying National Guard Troops Needed In San Francisco Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his earlier remarks about deploying National Guard troops in San Francisco. The tech billionaire issued an apology on X, acknowledging the controversy his statements caused and clarifying his stance on public safety in the city. Image Credits:Stefan Wermuth / Getty Images “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,” Benioff wrote. “My earlier comment came from an abundance of caution around the event, and I sincerely apologize for the concern it caused.” Why Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff’s Apology Matters The apology comes days after Benioff faced backlash for saying the National Guard should be deployed in San Francisco. His initial comments appeared in a New York Times interview…