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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHundreds of protesters at San Francisco\u2019s Ocean Beach form a human banner Saturday connecting President Donald Trump to the Epstein files.Josh Edelson\/For the S.F. Chronicle<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n On the eve of President Donald Trump\u2019s highly orchestrated celebrations of his 80th birthday, hundreds of protesters gathered on San Francisco\u2019s Ocean Beach with an alternative sentiment Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The protesters formed a human banner spelling out \u201cEPSTEIN\u201d in the outline of a file folder marked \u201cTrump,\u201d a call for the release of redacted files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein<\/a> that reference the president. Outside the file folder, more protesters held a U.S. flag next to letters spelling \u201cFILES TO TRIALS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n On S.F.\u2019s Ocean Beach, a banner of bodies sends Trump a pointed birthday warning<\/p>\n\n\n\n Video: https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/sf\/article\/ocean-beach-epstein-trump-protest-22298829.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hundreds of protesters at San Francisco\u2019s Ocean Beach form a human banner connecting President Donald Trump to the\u00a0Epstein files Saturday.Josh Edelson, For the S.F. Chronicle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n While large volumes of material have been released in the U.S. Department of Justice\u2019s Epstein Library,<\/a> officials say they are withholding many documents containing allegations against Trump to protect the privacy of accusers and safeguard sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump has denied any wrongdoing and downplayed his relationship with Epstein, who authorities say died in his jail cell in New York in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday\u2019s Ocean Beach protest served to counteract Trump\u2019s birthday bash<\/a> in Washington on Sunday, which coincides with Flag Day. Trump plans mixed martial arts fights in a giant octagon cage on the South Lawn of the White House to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protesters hold a U.S. flag as part of a human mural Saturday at San Francisco\u2019s Ocean Beach.Josh Edelson\/For the S.F. Chronicle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To continue the celebration, the White House also plans a June 24 \u201crally to end all rallies\u201d with performances by country singer Lee Greenwood and classical crossover performer Christopher Macchio to replace a planned concert series, as well as a large fireworks display tied to the broader America 250<\/a> festivities marking the nation\u2019s semiquincentennial in July. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The San Francisco protest served as a prelude to Sunday\u2019s nationwide No Kings gatherings, which were being decentralized into smaller community-building events rather than the large public protests<\/a> of recent months. No major events were planned in the Bay Area, but cafes and community centers were holding watch parties<\/a> for the livestreamed \u201cConcert for the First Amendment\u201d in New York featuring Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright and other performers and speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hundreds of protesters at San Francisco\u2019s Ocean Beach demand the full release of the Epstein files.Josh Edelson\/For the S.F. Chronicle<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday\u2019s human banner on Ocean Beach, the brainchild of travel writer Brad Newsham and architectural designer Travis Van Brasch, marked a return to the ambitious, artistic form of activism after a hiatus of several months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make us a Preferred Source to get more of our news when you search.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Add Preferred Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Previous human banners included February\u2019s \u201cABOLISH!\u201d<\/a> in reference to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents\u2019 fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis, \u201cIT WAS MURDER\/ICE OUT\u201d<\/a> in January, \u201cFAMILIA!\u201d<\/a> last July during the Families First protests, \u201cNO KING!\u201d<\/a> last June during No Kings Day, and \u201cIMPEACH + REMOVE\u201d<\/a> in April 2025. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Warren Pederson, Staff Writer Updated June 13, 2026 2:44 p.m. Gift Article Hundreds of protesters at San Francisco\u2019s Ocean Beach form a human banner Saturday connecting President Donald Trump to the Epstein files.Josh Edelson\/For the S.F. Chronicle On the eve of President Donald Trump\u2019s highly orchestrated celebrations of his 80th birthday, hundreds… Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-17.png\")
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