Trump directs Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz. Can he do that?
Briefly

In a recent post on Truth Social, former President Trump called for the reopening of the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which has been shut down since 1963. He stressed the need to securely house dangerous criminals, echoing sentiments of a more serious nation in the past. Trump noted the high operational costs that led to its closure, despite its historical significance and reputation for being home to notorious gangsters like Al Capone. The National Park Service currently manages the site as a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
President Trump proposed that the historic Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, closed since 1963, be reopened to house dangerous criminals, arguing this reflects a more serious approach to crime.
He emphasized the need to keep dangerous individuals locked up far from the public, recalling a past where such measures were not hesitated upon.
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