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Trump orders feds to reopen Alcatraz to house 'America’s most ruthless and violent' criminals

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President Donald Trump has announced plans to reopen and enlarge Alcatraz Island prison to house America's most dangerous criminals. The decision comes as a response to increasing concerns about violent and repeat offenders that, according to Trump, contribute to societal misery and suffering. Trump emphasizes the need for a stringent approach reminiscent of past eras when dangerous criminals were isolated from society. The plan includes directives to the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security to execute this plan. Alcatraz, which closed in 1963 due to high operational costs, was historically considered escape-proof, despite infamous escape attempts, including the 1962 breakout by John and Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris.

Trump orders feds to reopen Alcatraz to house 'America’s most ruthless and violent' criminals

President Donald Trump has called for the reopening and substantial enlargement of Alcatraz Island prison to accommodate America's most ruthless and violent criminals, which he announced on his Truth Social platform.

Trump's initiative aims to address the issues posed by repeat offenders and violent criminals, whom he describes as the 'dregs of society' that contribute nothing but suffering and chaos.

The decision to revive Alcatraz as a high-security prison aligns with Trump's vision of restoring strict law and order, reminiscent of a time when dangerous individuals were securely detained away from the public.

Trump has directed key federal agencies, including the Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Homeland Security, to rebuild and reopen the prison, emphasizing it as a symbol of justice and national security.

Alcatraz, famed for its history as a nearly inescapable prison, was closed in 1963 due to its high operational costs, but it remains notable for infamous escape attempts, such as the 1962 breakout that inspired cultural narratives and conspiracy theories.

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