Donald Trump Reopens Alcatraz Prison for Violent Criminals

In his ongoing mission to ‘crack down’ on crime and ‘make America great again,’ Donald Trump has announced the reopening of the infamous Alcatraz prison. The move is intended to send a strong message that his administration will not be held back by judges. On Sunday, May 4th, 2025, President Trump declared he had issued orders to government agencies and state services to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, targeting the most violent and dangerous criminals in the United States. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that America has long suffered from a plague of criminals who bring nothing but misery and destruction. Therefore, he directed the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security to restore Alcatraz as a symbol of law, order, and justice. Originally closed in March 1963 due to its exorbitant operating costs, Alcatraz was once home to notorious mobsters like Al Capone. Now, it serves as a popular tourist attraction. However, Trump’s Republican administration aims to make combating crime a key element of his second term.