"I would say to this administration, whether it's President Trump or Musk or all those DOGE people, that when something is a raging success, 'Keep your hands off it,'" Boxer said.
The executive order has sparked fears that unspent federal funds allocated for the Presidio under the Inflation Reduction Act could be rescinded.
While some, such as former Presidio trustee Marie Hurabiell, believe the executive order is merely a fact-finding effort, local residents expressed concern about potential changes.
"I think that's shameful. We need more park space in this city," said San Francisco resident Jeff Daniel. "This has wonderful resources for folks who live here, folks who work here, for visitors, for tourists. It brings a lot of tourists and tourist dollars to the city as well."