Newsom Says Benioff Is Still ‘Family’ Despite the National Guard Remarks
Newsom Says Benioff Is Still ‘Family’ Despite the National Guard Remarks
Gov. Gavin Newsom has a long relationship with Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce, that dates back to a different era in San Francisco.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources. It focuses on the relationship between Newsom and Benioff in the context of Benioff's National Guard remarks. The bias is minimal, with a slight slant towards portraying Newsom in a positive light by emphasizing his ability to maintain relationships despite disagreements.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Gov. Gavin Newsom has a long relationship with Marc Benioff.
- Assessment: Supported by the general context of the provided articles, which discuss Benioff's remarks and the reactions of San Francisco leaders, including Newsom. However, none of the sources explicitly confirm the 'long relationship' aspect.
- Claim: Marc Benioff made remarks about the National Guard in San Francisco.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Benioff's comments regarding the National Guard in San Francisco and the subsequent pushback from District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Benioff made remarks about the National Guard and their potential deployment to San Francisco.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that San Francisco leaders, including Gov. Newsom, responded after President Trump suggested sending National Guard troops to San Francisco, which was related to Benioff's comments.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Benioff apologized for saying troops should be deployed.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources (1, 2, 3, 5).
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: 'And he's not thinking very clearly about the human costs that are associated with bringing in the National Guard to police.’ His remarks also...'
- Source 5: 'Billionaire Marc Benioff apologizes for saying troops should be...I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco”.'