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“It’s another example of how he is coming after Democrats,” she said. “He’s coming after California, and it’s all about payback.”
Speier also argued that selling government-owned buildings would be a financial mistake in the long run. “The lease will keep going up and you will end up paying the property taxes of the lessor, whereas you don’t pay federal taxes when you are a federal government,” she claimed.
Trump’s Plan to Shrink Government
The move aligns with Trump’s broader plan to reduce the size of the federal government. The administration is reportedly also considering selling the Leo J. Ryan Federal Records Center, named after the congressman killed in the Jonestown massacre.
Additionally, Trump signed an executive order targeting the Presidio Trust, a federal agency managing over 1,500 acres of historic parks and buildings in San Francisco.
“This order commences a reduction in the elements of the Federal bureaucracy that the President has determined are unnecessary,” the order states. “Reducing the size of the Federal Government will minimize Government waste and abuse, reduce inflation, and promote American freedom and innovation.”
Despite concerns from the left, the Presidio Trust insisted that operations would continue as normal and emphasized that it has not relied on federal funding since 2013.
“We will present a report on our activities to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the order, in two weeks,” the organization stated. “We are confident that our activities are all statutorily-based.”
Former Senator Barbara Boxer Pushes Back
Not surprisingly, former California Senator Barbara Boxer voiced her disapproval, warning against what she called unnecessary interference in a successful federal program.
“I would say to this administration, whether it’s the President Trump or [Elon] Musk or all those [Department of Government Efficiency] people, that when something is a raging success, keep your hands off it,” Boxer said.
A spokesperson for Pelosi, who helped secure $200 million for federal maintenance projects in 2023, promised to scrutinize Trump’s order closely.
“The Presidio Trust is statutory, and it has been protected from assaults over time by its statutory strength,” the spokesperson said. “We will be carefully reviewing the language of the President’s executive order and its purpose.”
Trump and Musk Join Forces to Shake Up Washington
Trump isn’t just selling buildings—he’s also ramping up efforts to challenge Washington’s bureaucracy. Over the weekend, he took to Truth Social to praise tech mogul Elon Musk for his efforts in exposing government waste.
“ELON IS DOING A GREAT JOB, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM GET MORE AGGRESSIVE,” Trump wrote. “REMEMBER, WE HAVE A COUNTRY TO SAVE, BUT ULTIMATELY, TO MAKE GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE. MAGA!”
KICK OUT The Cold and Say Hello to The Handyheater! Warming Any Spot INSTANTLY!
Musk wasted no time in responding.
“Will do, Mr. President!” he posted on X.
The alliance between Trump and Musk has Democrats rattled, especially as reports indicate Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team is eyeing major federal agencies like the Department of Education, the Internal Revenue Service, and even a possible audit of the Defense Department.
The Bottom Line
Trump is wasting no time in his second term, bulldozing through liberal strongholds and taking direct aim at bloated government spending. His latest push to sell off federal properties—especially those tied to top Democrats—has sent California’s left-wing establishment into a frenzy.
As Trump moves to dismantle bureaucratic excess, the message is clear: business as usual in Washington is over. And the Democrats? They’re in full panic mode.
