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Donald Trump announces plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.

By Aniket Chakraborty

May 5, 2025

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Trump calls it a "symbol of law, order, and justice" amid rising concerns over violent crime.

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The original Alcatraz was shut down in 1963 due to high operating costs.

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Trump wants America's "most ruthless and violent offenders" housed there.

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Critics say there are already enough prison beds and call it an unnecessary move.

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Alcatraz famously held criminals like Al Capone and inspired Hollywood films.

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Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Scott Wiener dismiss the proposal as "unserious" and "unhinged."

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Legal experts warn reopening Alcatraz would require massive federal investment.

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Trump’s move signals a tough-on-crime stance ahead of the 2025 elections.

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The Rock may soon echo again—not with tourists, but with Trump's version of justice.

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