Salesforce CEO’s “Joke” Sparks Employee Outrage Over ICE

A recent speech by Salesforce’s chief executive at an internal gathering in Las Vegas caused a stir among staff. The leader asked international workers to stand and then joked that U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were watching them. The comment was met with boos, and many employees felt it showed a lack of sensitivity toward colleagues on foreign visas. The incident follows the CEO’s past political statements, which have shifted over time. Earlier this year he voiced support for President Trump and suggested deploying National Guard troops to San Francisco, only to retract those remarks later. His company has long worked with ICE and is looking to expand that partnership, a fact that adds tension to the situation.Slack, a subsidiary of Salesforce, released an internal message criticizing the joke and stating that it does not reflect the values of its leadership. One employee expressed fear for coworkers on international visas, citing concerns about potential retaliation. The CEO’s comments have led to calls for an apology and a broader discussion about the company’s stance on immigration enforcement. Salesforce has not yet responded to inquiries.