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Trump says he’s going to reopen Alcatraz prison. Doing so would be difficult and costly
President Donald Trump says he's directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a ...
Trump wants to reopen one of America’s most notorious prisons. Here’s how Alcatraz earned its reputation
President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he would order the government rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, a former prison on a ...
Donald Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz. Why Was It Closed?
President Trump announced plans to reopen the infamous Alcatraz maximum security prison. Why was it closed in the first place ...
What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz
The President said he wants to restore the legendary island prison, which was closed decades ago and converted into a tourist ...
Did Trump’s Alcatraz idea come from a Donald Trump Jr. joke?
Trump Jr. floated the idea of turning Alcatraz back into a prison, but it seemed he was making one of his attempted jokes on ...
Alcatraz, taco bowls and foreign films are on Trump’s mind
President Donald Trump’s feed on his Truth Social platform, like his Twitter feed of yore, is a real-time window into the ...
Trump restarting Alcatraz is a ‘deterrent’ for illegal immigrants: Eric Schmitt
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke favorably of President Donald Trump’s bid to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz Island federal prison ...
Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan Reacts to President's Alcatraz Remarks
The Trump admin has consistently pushed for expanded detention capacity to house migrants awaiting deportation proceedings.