Marc Benioff's Secretive Hawaii Land Purchases Spark Controversy

Salesforce CEO's aggressive acquisitions and intimidation of investigating journalist raise concerns over privacy and local community impact.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has been aggressively purchasing land in Hawaii through anonymous LLCs, sparking concerns over privacy and local housing affordability.
Benioff allegedly tracked and intimidated NPR journalist Dara Kerr, who was investigating his land acquisitions, by revealing personal details about her and her family.
The billionaire's land purchases have led to the closure of local businesses and fears among residents of being priced out of their homes.
Despite his philanthropic claims, Benioff's actions have raised questions about the motives behind his extensive land buys in Hawaii.
Benioff's political contributions have predominantly supported Democratic candidates, though he has also made donations to Republicans.