San Francisco

San Francisco is a prominent technology center in California, known for its influential tech companies and hosting significant industry events like TechCrunch Disrupt. Recently, the city has become a focal point of national attention due to President Trump's consideration of deploying National Guard troops into the area, a plan that was reportedly dissuaded by local tech billionaires including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. The potential deployment was linked to planned immigration crackdowns, prompting reactions from both supporters and protesters in anticipation of federal actions. Despite these political tensions, San Francisco continues to be a vibrant hub for technological innovation and startup culture, exemplified by the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt event scheduled at Moscone West.