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Marc Benioff's Shift: From Democrats to Trump Supporter

11/16/2025

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Marc Benioff, a California tech billionaire, has shifted from supporting Democrats to endorsing President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments.
After initially distancing himself from Trump post-2024 election, Benioff praised Trump on social media, prompting concerns among colleagues.
California state Rep. Matt Haney called Benioff's transformation "unrecognizable," while Salesforce employees expressed discontent with 200 negative responses.
Despite retracting some support, Benioff maintains a strong relationship with Trump, advising him on replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a dinner.

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Marc Benioff, a California tech billionaire, has shifted from supporting Democrats to endorsing President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments.
After initially distancing himself from Trump post-2024 election, Benioff praised Trump on social media, prompting concerns among colleagues.
California state Rep. Matt Haney called Benioff's transformation "unrecognizable," while Salesforce employees expressed discontent with 200 negative responses.
Despite retracting some support, Benioff maintains a strong relationship with Trump, advising him on replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a dinner.