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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Reverses Position on National Guard Deployment Following Criticism
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his support for National Guard deployment in San Francisco following significant criticism from prominent business figures. The billionaire’s initial comments supporting President Trump’s approach to urban crime sparked immediate backlash, including the resignation of longtime Salesforce philanthropy board member Ron Conway.
Executive Backlash Prompts Public Apology
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has publicly reversed his position on deploying National Guard units in San Francisco after facing significant criticism from fellow business leaders and philanthropists. According to reports, the billionaire’s initial comments supporting such military deployment during his company’s Dreamforce conference sparked immediate backlash within his professional circle.
Federal Appeals Court Maintains Block on Illinois National Guard Deployment Amid Legal Challenge
A federal appeals court has declined to lift a temporary restraining order blocking National Guard deployment in Illinois. The ruling maintains the status quo while courts consider whether immigration protests justify military intervention under federal authority.
Appeals Court Denies Emergency Deployment Request
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois while it considers the constitutional questions surrounding domestic military use, according to reports from Reuters. The decision maintains a temporary restraining order originally issued by U.S. District Judge April Perry in Chicago on October 9.