Alcatraz, the famous old prison island, has been shut down for over 60 years. These days, it’s mostly known as a tourist spot — but now, Donald Trump wants to bring it back to life.
He recently posted on Truth Social, saying who he believes should be sent to the isolated island near San Francisco.
Expanding Alcatraz
Alcatraz is one of the most well-known prisons in the world, but now it’s more about tourists than prisoners. Around 1.5 million people visit every year to take pictures, explore old prison cells, and hear spooky escape stories.
One of the most famous moments was in 1962, when three inmates escaped and were never found. That, plus the high cost of keeping the place running, led to its closure in 1963.
Despite all that, Trump seems to admire Alcatraz — maybe even feels nostalgic about it. He’s now pushing to not just reopen it, but make it even bigger.
In his Truth Social post, Trump said:
“For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering. When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm. That’s the way it’s supposed to be.”
He added:
“That is why, today, I am directing the Bureau of Prisons, together with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders.”
