Trump Orders Alcatraz Prison Reopened: A Shocking Move

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President Trump announced on Sunday that he plans to order the reopening of the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. historic prison offshore from San Francisco that closed more than 60 years ago.

For an extended period, our country has faced relentless torment at the hands of aggressive and recidivist lawbreakers—individuals considered as societal outcasts—who only propagate anguish and distress. In earlier eras when our nation was characterized by greater seriousness, we didn’t shy away from incarcerating those deemed highly perilous, ensuring they remained isolated from potential victims. said in a post on Truth Social .

That's how it should be. We can no longer accept these repeat offenders causing contamination, violence, and chaos in our neighborhoods. Therefore, I'm instructing the Bureau of Prisons, along with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to relaunch an expanded and reconstructed Alcatraz facility," he stated. "This new prison will confine America’s most brutal and aggressive criminals.

The island, situated less than two miles from the shore, saw its initial development during the middle of the 19th century, featuring early constructions such as a lighthouse.

Notable figures including Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly were both former inmates of Alcatraz. served as a federal prison from 1934-63. The National Park Service, responsible for managing its sites today, characterizes the prison as "the federal government's answer to America after Prohibition and the Great Depression."

“The institution itself and the men locked inside mirror our society at that time,” the National Park Service notes on a webpage about the prison, commonly referred to as The Rock, which lent its name to a well-known Michael Bay action movie filmed on the island.

In his Sunday post, Trump said Alcatraz’s “reopening” is going to “serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE.”

“We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he added.

The Bureau of Prisons notes on its website That "USP [United States Penitentiary] Alcatraz was shut down after operating for 29 years" because of rising expenses.

The bureau estimates that between $3-5 million would be required solely for restoration and upkeep to maintain operations at the prison. This amount does not cover everyday operational expenses—Alcatraz’s running cost was almost triple that of any other federal penitentiary, according to their statement.

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