Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has faced significant backlash after suggesting that the National Guard should be sent to San Francisco, a remark that drew criticism from local leaders and resulted in several resignations, including that of venture capitalist Ron Conway from the Salesforce Foundation. In response to the uproar, Benioff issued multiple apologies, stating he no longer believes federal troops are necessary in the city. His comments, which aligned with similar sentiments from former President Trump regarding a potential crime crackdown, have sparked a heated debate about federal intervention in local governance. San Francisco officials have firmly rejected the idea, insisting that such measures are unwarranted, as city crime rates are reportedly declining.