Trump Dismisses Entire Presidio Trust Board in San Francisco

The move comes after the President previously targeted the federal agency as 'unnecessary' in 2025.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:48am by

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A serene, cinematic painting of a weathered wooden bench with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge visible in the distance, the scene bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conveying a sense of uncertainty about the future of this San Francisco landmark.The dismissal of the Presidio Trust board raises concerns about the future management of the historic national park overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.San Francisco Today

President Donald Trump has dismissed all six members of the Presidio Trust board, removing the leadership of the federal entity that manages San Francisco's Presidio national park. The trustees, who were appointed during the Biden administration, were notified of their removal this week, with the White House citing the President's previous executive order that described the agency as an 'unnecessary governmental entity'.

Why it matters

The Presidio Trust was created in 1996 to rehabilitate the former Army post and transform it into a national park. Its dismissal represents the latest move by the Trump administration to reshape the federal bureaucracy and fire government workers, raising concerns about the future management and oversight of this iconic San Francisco landmark.

The details

The six board members who were dismissed include Chairman Mark Buell, Charles M. Collins, Lenore Eccles, Patsy Ishiyama, Bonnie LePard and Nicola Miner. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose district includes the Presidio, was instrumental in the trust's creation. The Presidio now includes museums, campgrounds, trails, hotels and a golf course.

  • In February 2025, President Trump issued an executive order describing the Presidio Trust as an 'unnecessary governmental entity'.
  • This week, the White House notified the Presidio Trust board members of their dismissal, stating it was 'effective immediately'.

The players

President Donald Trump

The President of the United States who dismissed the entire Presidio Trust board.

Nancy Pelosi

Former House Speaker whose district includes the Presidio, and who was instrumental in the trust's creation in 1996.

Presidio Trust

The federal entity that manages San Francisco's Presidio national park.

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What they’re saying

“I was surprised that this didn't happen sooner.”

— Mark Buell, Chairman, Presidio Trust

What’s next

The dismissal of the Presidio Trust board raises questions about the future management and oversight of the national park, and whether the Trump administration will seek to further dismantle or restructure the agency.

The takeaway

This move is the latest example of the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy, raising concerns about the potential impact on the stewardship and preservation of important national landmarks like the Presidio.