Donald Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison – video

theguardian.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

Donald Trump made headlines with a controversial message about reopening Alcatraz, a historic U.S. federal penitentiary that has long served as a symbol of law and order, to repurpose it for housing some of America’s most violent offenders. The president emphasized his commitment to tough-on-crime policies in an interview after his return from Florida, signaling a shift toward using the iconic site for prison construction rather than its traditional role as a learning center or correctional facility.