A delegation of US officials visited Alcatraz to explore its potential reopening as a federal prison, a decision stemming from Donald Trump's initiative. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the goal of housing dangerous criminals. The move has drawn sharp criticism from local California leaders and Democrats, who describe it as financially impractical and politically motivated. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi particularly condemned the plan as one of the administration's worst ideas and a distraction from pressing budget issues. The feasibility of such a transformation remains uncertain.
Doug Burgum mentioned, "Alcatraz is the brand known around the world for being effective at housing people that are in incarceration, so this is something we're here to take a look at." This reflects a commitment to examining the feasibility of returning Alcatraz to its original use as a prison.
Nancy Pelosi criticized the plan, stating, "With stiff competition, the planned announcement to reopen Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary is the Trump administration's stupidest initiative yet." She framed this as a diversion from pressing national issues.
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