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Yesterday — 17 October 2025Main stream

The Growing Blowback Against Marc Benioff

New revelations about efforts by his company, Salesforce, to work with the Trump administration is getting heat from San Francisco officials and now allies.

© Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle, via Associated Press

Marc Benioff’s rightward shift has turned at least one major ally against him.

Salesforce Offers Its Services to Boost Trump’s Immigration Force

17 October 2025 at 10:56
The San Francisco-based firm has told ICE that it could use A.I. to help the agency nearly triple its staff. The company’s C.E.O., once a progressive tech titan, has embraced President Trump.

© Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle, via Associated Press

Marc Benioff, Salesforce’s chief executive, surprised many San Franciscans when he said he “fully supports” President Trump and invited the National Guard to San Francisco.

Venture Capitalist Ron Conway Resigns From Board Over Benioff National Guard Comments

17 October 2025 at 03:00
Ron Conway stepped down from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm after the company’s chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he supported President Trump and wanted the National Guard to come to San Francisco.

© David "Dee" Delgado/Reuters

Ron Conway, a prominent venture capitalist, resigned on Thursday from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm.
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