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Trump Cancels Troop Deployment After Tech Leaders' Appeals

10/25/2025

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Trump Cancels Troop Deployment

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco after discussions with tech leaders and Mayor Daniel Lurie.
He previously threatened a federal crackdown but changed course after calls from Marc Benioff, Salesforce CEO, and Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder.
Lurie welcomed the decision, saying a military presence would hinder recovery.
San Francisco saw a decline in crime rates, attributed to a resurgence in the tech sector.

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Newsom Critiques Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for authoritarian tactics over the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco.
Newsom announced a satirical line, "MAGA Kneepads," targeting those who grovel to Trump.
He said actions create fear and chaos Trump uses to justify intervention.
Marc Benioff and Jensen Huang influenced Trump to cancel the deployment.
Newsom vowed legal action against any military presence, asserting it threatens public safety.

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Historical Context

In 2020, President Donald Trump's proposed deployment of federal troops to cities like San Francisco sparked significant backlash, echoing the 1968 Chicago riots. Mayors from various cities condemned the plan, arguing it undermined local governance. This incident highlighted ongoing tensions between federal authority and state autonomy, raising critical questions about governance and civil rights amid the backdrop of the George Floyd protests.

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Trump Cancels Troop Deployment

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco after discussions with tech leaders and Mayor Daniel Lurie.
He previously threatened a federal crackdown but changed course after calls from Marc Benioff, Salesforce CEO, and Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder.
Lurie welcomed the decision, saying a military presence would hinder recovery.
San Francisco saw a decline in crime rates, attributed to a resurgence in the tech sector.

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