Trump Halts Federal Deployment in San Francisco After Talks with Mayor Lurie

Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971, he took over his family’s real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, through which he expanded into building and managing skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015, which helped establish his public persona as a successful entrepreneur. Trump entered politics as a Republican and was elected the 45th president of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant policy actions including tax cuts, deregulation, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, renegotiation of trade agreements (notably replacing NAFTA with the USMCA), and a focus on immigration control including border wall expansion. He withdrew the U.S. from international agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran nuclear deal, and engaged in a trade war with China. His administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized for downplaying the virus’s severity. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—but was acquitted by the Senate both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump challenged the results, culminating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He remains a central figure in American politics, having won the 2024 presidential election and returned as the 47th president in 2025, continuing to promote policies aimed at economic growth, border security, and military strength[1][2][3][4].

Daniel Lurie, born February 4, 1977, is an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician who currently serves as the 46th Mayor of San Francisco, having taken office in January 2025[2]. A native of San Francisco, Lurie grew up in the city’s influential Haas family, inheritors of the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune through his mother, Mimi Haas[3]. His father, Brian Lurie, is a rabbi and former executive director of the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Federation[3]. Lurie’s upbringing connected him to both the city’s philanthropic legacy and its civic life from an early age. Lurie is best known as the founder and former CEO of Tipping Point Community, a nonprofit he established in 2005 to address poverty in the Bay Area[3][2]. Under his leadership, Tipping Point raised over $440 million, supported more than 200 organizations, and impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people annually, earning a reputation for effectiveness and transparency[5]. Before founding Tipping Point, Lurie worked on the Bill Bradley Presidential Campaign and with the Robin Hood Foundation in New York City[8]. Despite his deep roots in philanthropy, Lurie was a political newcomer when he announced his candidacy for mayor in 2024. His campaign focused on addressing San Francisco’s most pressing issues—homelessness, affordable housing, public safety, and economic inequality—and he positioned himself as a “change agent” outside the city’s established political class[1][4]. Lurie’s decision to run was partly inspired by a personal experience with his children encountering a mentally distressed individual on the street, which he cited as a catalyst for his commitment to civic improvement[1]. In November 2024, Lurie defeated incumbent Mayor London Breed and other seasoned politicians, marking a significant shift in the city’s leadership[1][2][4]. His victory was widely seen as a response to voter demand for new approaches to San Francisco’s post-pandemic challenges. As mayor, Lurie has emphasized accountability, service, and action, pledging to deliver results on the issues that propelled him into office[4]. His current role places him at the center of efforts to reshape San Francisco’s future, drawing on his philanthropic experience and outsider status to navigate the city’s complex political and social landscape[1][4].

Marc Russell Benioff, born September 25, 1964, in San Francisco, California, is an American internet entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Salesforce, a leading cloud computing company[5][1][2]. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 1982 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Southern California in 1986[1][5]. Benioff began his career at Oracle Corporation, where he quickly rose to become the youngest vice president at age 26, before leaving in 1999 to found Salesforce with a vision to revolutionize enterprise software by delivering customer relationship management (CRM) through the cloud[1][4]. Salesforce launched from a small San Francisco apartment with the slogan "The End of Software," pioneering the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. The company went public in 2004 and has grown into a Fortune 150 company with over 70,000 employees and a market valuation exceeding $200 billion[1][2][3]. Under Benioff’s leadership, Salesforce introduced innovations such as the AppExchange—the first enterprise app marketplace—and expanded through acquisitions including Tableau, Slack, and MuleSoft, positioning the company as a comprehensive platform for business software[1][2]. The Salesforce Tower in San Francisco symbolizes the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability[3]. Benioff is also notable for integrating philanthropy into business through Salesforce’s 1-1-1 model, dedicating 1% of equity, product, and employee time to charitable causes. He co-founded the Pledge 1% movement, which has been adopted by thousands of companies[2][3]. Beyond Salesforce, he became the owner and co-chair of *Time* magazine in 2018[5][2]. Recognized widely for his leadership, Benioff has received numerous honors including Forbes’ “Innovator of the Decade,” CNN Business CEO of 2020, and accolades for his commitment to equality and social impact[2]. He continues to lead Salesforce into emerging areas such as AI agents, maintaining a focus on innovation and social responsibility[6].