Once known as one of the most feared prisons in the United States, Alcatraz has been silent for over six decades. But former President Donald Trump has now proposed breathing new life into the rocky island off the coast of San Francisco Bay, calling for the reopening — and expansion — of the legendary penitentiary.
Now a top-tier tourist attraction, Alcatraz draws nearly 1.5 million visitors annually. People flock to the island to tour the decaying cell blocks, hear stories of infamous inmates, and reflect on its dark history. But in Trump’s latest social media post on Truth Social, he offered a dramatically different vision for the island’s future — one that replaces camera flashes with clanging cell doors.
A New Era for “The Rock”
“For too long, America has tolerated violent criminals and repeat offenders,” Trump wrote. “When we were a serious nation, we didn’t hesitate to lock up those who brought nothing but misery and suffering to our communities.”
