Donald Trump has declared his intention to reopen Alcatraz Island as a prison for dangerous offenders, directing several federal agencies to take action. The island, once a notorious maximum-security prison housing infamous criminals, is currently a significant tourist destination under the National Park Service, attracting over a million visitors yearly. Trump's proposal lacks details on execution or funding and raises concerns over the site's future as a historic landmark and tourist attraction. Alcatraz's storied past includes famous escape attempts, contributing to its cultural significance.
"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."
"From 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz Island housed criminals, including mobster Al Capone and Robert Stroud, known as the Birdman of Alcatraz."
"Congress created the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 1972, placing Alcatraz Island under the control of the National Park Service."
"Alcatraz Island is now a designated National Historic Landmark with over a million annual visitors, recognized for its historical significance and notorious past."
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