Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff faced backlash from employees after making jokes about ICE during a company event. The comments came during Salesforce's 'Company Kickoff' event, which was livestreamed internally. Dozens of Slack messages show that Benioff made multiple jokes about ICE agents, including one about ICE surveilling employee travel, which some employees found deeply offensive and insensitive. This incident follows recent layoffs and leadership changes at Salesforce, and it's not the first time Benioff has faced criticism for his comments at company meetings. In the past, Benioff has made controversial statements, such as suggesting President Donald Trump should deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, for which he later apologized. The controversy highlights the tension between humor and sensitivity in the workplace, especially when it comes to issues of immigration and law enforcement.
