Trump Moves to Slash Presidio Trust, Agency That Runs the Historic SF Park | KQED

The trust “has not received regular annual appropriations from Congress since 2013,” when it stopped receiving money to aid the Presidio’s transition from a former Army base. Instead, it relies on funds earned by leasing historic buildings it has renovated, according to the statement.

“The Presidio is a one-of-a-kind national park site, and all of its services and business will continue to operate as normal, welcoming visitors and serving all who live and work here,” the trust’s statement reads.

The national landmark has been on Republican lawmakers’ radar as a place to recoup funds for weeks, first floated in a 50-page list of potential cost reductions to pay for Trump’s immigration crackdown and tax cuts in January. The list that circulated among GOP leaders called for the Presidio Trust to return $200 million secured by Pelosi in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to make infrastructure upgrades.

The list claimed that the way the transfer of the funds was requested “was not consistent with standard agency practices for selecting priority deferred maintenance projects,” but Presidio spokespeople have said the money is already in use. It’s unclear whether these funds will be affected by the order.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated.