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Trump reveals idea of reopening Alcatraz prison

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May 06, 2025

UNITED States President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a California island.

Trump reveals idea of reopening Alcatraz prison

In a message on his Truth Social social media platform on Sunday evening, Mr Trump wrote: "For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering. When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm. T

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