Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.

The debate comes as tens of thousands of tech workers from around the world arrive in the city for the annual Dreamforce conference, which kicks off on Tuesday and is expected to draw about 50,000 attendees.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has rejected the idea of bringing in the National Guard by pointing to recent crime reductions and praising local law enforcement. Laurie has also been careful not to offend those who contribute millions of dollars to the city.

At the annual Italian Heritage Parade on Sunday, support for the mayor's stance was evident

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