Trump Fires Board That Oversees Presidio in San Francisco

All six board members of the federal agency that manages the historic landmark were terminated as part of the administration's efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:08pm by

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A serene, painterly depiction of the Presidio's iconic stone gates in warm, golden light, conveying a sense of nostalgia and uncertainty about the landmark's future.The sudden dismissal of the Presidio Trust's oversight board casts uncertainty over the future of this historic San Francisco landmark.San Francisco Today

The Trump administration has terminated all six board members of the federal agency that oversees the Presidio, a beloved San Francisco national park that sits at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. The board members, all of whom were appointed by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., were fired on Wednesday, and new members have not been installed.

Why it matters

The Presidio is a historic and cherished national park in San Francisco, and the sudden dismissal of its entire oversight board raises concerns about the administration's plans for the landmark and its future management.

The details

In February 2025, President Trump issued an executive order calling the Presidio Trust an 'unnecessary governmental entity' that should be 'dramatically' shrunk. The White House has not yet announced plans to appoint new board members to replace the fired ones.

  • On Wednesday, April 9, 2026, the Trump administration terminated all six board members of the Presidio Trust.
  • In February 2025, President Trump issued an executive order targeting the Presidio Trust and three other federal agencies.

The players

Presidio Trust

The federal agency that oversees the Presidio, a national historic landmark in San Francisco.

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

The previous president who appointed the now-terminated Presidio Trust board members.

President Donald Trump

The current president who issued an executive order targeting the Presidio Trust and fired its entire board of directors.

Lisa Petrie

A spokeswoman for the Presidio Trust.

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What they’re saying

“We have a long history of wonderful leaders serving the Presidio, and we look forward to welcoming and working with the new members.”

— Lisa Petrie, Spokeswoman, Presidio Trust

What’s next

The White House has not yet announced plans to appoint new board members to replace the fired Presidio Trust directors, leaving the future management of the historic landmark uncertain.

The takeaway

The sudden dismissal of the entire Presidio Trust board raises concerns about the Trump administration's plans for the beloved San Francisco national park, and whether the new leadership will maintain the Presidio's historic character and public access.