Donald Trump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz Prison for High-Profile Criminals
In a bid to address violent crime, the former president calls for the revival of the infamous prison, closed since 1963.
Donald Trump has made a bold proposal to reopen Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in California, which was closed in March 1963. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump described America as a victim of 'vicious, violent, and repeat offenders' and asserted that these individuals contribute nothing but 'misery and suffering' to society.
He instructed the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of the Interior to 'REOPEN, SUBSTANTIALLY EXPAND, AND REBUILD ALCATRAZ' in order to house the country's most dangerous criminals.
Trump claims that the reopening of the facility will serve as a 'symbol of law, order, and justice', suggesting that it represents a new phase in his approach to crime, which has remained a key focus of his political platform.
Alcatraz, located on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, was once home to notorious criminals, including mob leader Al Capone.
During its 29 years of operation, the prison had a significant impact on American culture, notably highlighted by the infamous escape of three inmates in 1962, which inspired a book and subsequent film.
The Bureau of Prisons reported that Alcatraz was costly to operate, with expenses nearly three times higher than other federal facilities.
The prison's isolation resulted in logistical challenges, including the transport of food and approximately 3.8 million liters of drinking water weekly, as the island lacked freshwater sources.
Estimates indicate that between three and five million dollars had been spent on restoration and maintenance to keep Alcatraz operational before its closure.
At the time of its closure, the average inmate population ranged from 260 to 275, making up less than 1% of the total federal prison population.
Inmates at Alcatraz were afforded four basic rights: food, clothing, shelter, and medical care, while all other privileges had to be earned, such as work assignments, correspondence, family visits, library access, and recreational activities.
Today, Alcatraz is recognized as a national historic park and serves as a major tourist destination, attracting over one million visitors annually from around the globe.
Its historical significance and unique location contribute to its ongoing allure as an attraction in the San Francisco Bay area.
He instructed the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of the Interior to 'REOPEN, SUBSTANTIALLY EXPAND, AND REBUILD ALCATRAZ' in order to house the country's most dangerous criminals.
Trump claims that the reopening of the facility will serve as a 'symbol of law, order, and justice', suggesting that it represents a new phase in his approach to crime, which has remained a key focus of his political platform.
Alcatraz, located on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, was once home to notorious criminals, including mob leader Al Capone.
During its 29 years of operation, the prison had a significant impact on American culture, notably highlighted by the infamous escape of three inmates in 1962, which inspired a book and subsequent film.
The Bureau of Prisons reported that Alcatraz was costly to operate, with expenses nearly three times higher than other federal facilities.
The prison's isolation resulted in logistical challenges, including the transport of food and approximately 3.8 million liters of drinking water weekly, as the island lacked freshwater sources.
Estimates indicate that between three and five million dollars had been spent on restoration and maintenance to keep Alcatraz operational before its closure.
At the time of its closure, the average inmate population ranged from 260 to 275, making up less than 1% of the total federal prison population.
Inmates at Alcatraz were afforded four basic rights: food, clothing, shelter, and medical care, while all other privileges had to be earned, such as work assignments, correspondence, family visits, library access, and recreational activities.
Today, Alcatraz is recognized as a national historic park and serves as a major tourist destination, attracting over one million visitors annually from around the globe.
Its historical significance and unique location contribute to its ongoing allure as an attraction in the San Francisco Bay area.
