Trump’s Alcatraz Prison Plan: Critics Call It Asinine and Unhinged
President Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison sparked widespread online criticism. The plan, announced on Truth Social, would require extensive and costly renovations to a currently popular national park. Critics highlighted the substantial financial burden, the loss of tourism revenue, and the negative impact on the island’s ecosystem. The proposal was widely dismissed as impractical and a costly political maneuver.