Tech billionaires are now shaping the militarization of American cities

Ars TechnicaCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Nate Anderson October 24, 2025 at 08:55 PM

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Tech billionaires have influenced President Trump's decision to not deploy troops into San Francisco after being advised against it by executives such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. These tech leaders, who often praise Trump and support him financially, also have significant business interests before the federal government. The article highlights how these wealthy individuals are increasingly involved in shaping policies related to city militarization, exemplified by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's suggestion to nearly double San Francisco’s police force and his support for deploying federal troops to maintain order during events like his company’s annual Dreamforce conference.

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Salesforce 50% Nvidia 50% San Francisco ×360% Jensen Huang 70% Donald Trump ×480% Marc Benioff ×280%

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militarization of american cities 90% tech billionaires 85% donald trump 75% san francisco 70% politics and technology 65% security concerns 60% federal troops 55% police force expansion 50% business influence on politics 45% government contracts 40%

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San Francisco

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