"I can't imagine anyone in the Department of Justice or the Federal Bureau of Prisons thinking this is a good idea, either practically or fiscally."
"Rebuilding the prison would be difficult for a number of reasons, especially given its decrepit condition and the fact that 60 years ago, it was thought to be too expensive to fix."
"Reopening Alcatraz would serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE."
"It just seems to me that this is an unrealistic suggestion."
President Trump suggested in a Truth Social post that Alcatraz should revert to a maximum security prison to house violent offenders. Despite its historical significance, experts quickly dismissed the proposal as unrealistic, noting high costs and impracticalities related to rebuilding. Alcatraz, which housed notorious criminals until its closure in 1963, now serves as a popular tourist attraction, drawing nearly 1.6 million visitors yearly. Legal experts highlighted the logistical challenges and financial burdens that would arise from attempting to rehabilitate the aging structure for prison use.
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