Alcatraz Prison
Photo : AP
“REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ! 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. No longer will we tolerate these Serial Offenders who spread filth, bloodshed, and mayhem on our streets,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He continued, “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. We will no longer be held hostage to criminals, thugs, and Judges that are afraid to do their job and allow us to remove criminals, who came into our Country illegally. The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE. We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Alcatraz prison was closed in 1963. It currently operates as a tourist destination managed by the National Park Service.
Why Was Alcatraz Prison Closed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, operated from 1934 to 1963 as a maximum-security prison designed for the most dangerous criminals. Known for its isolation and escape-proof reputation, it housed infamous inmates like Al Capone and Robert Stroud.
Alcatraz prison was shut down in 1963, mainly due to its high operational costs and crumbling infrastructure. Operating the facility costs nearly $10 per inmate per day, over triple the cost of other prisons like Atlanta, which averaged $3 per inmate. Its remote island location made supply delivery expensive and logistically challenging.
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.
