Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz for the 'most ruthless and violent' prisoners
The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time to substantially enlarge and rebuild Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary.
43 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The story so far
2 developments- May 5, 2025Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz for the 'most ruthless and violent' prisoners
- May 6, 2025Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. Californians are deeply skeptical.
Who covered each development
No new developments
Quiet for 511 daysLast development · May 6, 2025 — Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. Californians are deeply skeptical.
Left
9 viewpointsTrump wants to reopen Alcatraz. Californians are deeply skeptical.
Trump Directs Federal Bureau of Prisons to 'Reopen a Substantially Enlarged and Rebuilt Alcatraz'
Trump says he'll reopen, expand Alcatraz prison for nation's 'most ruthless and violent' offenders
Center
18 viewpointsRight
16 viewpointsTrump Proposes Reopening Alcatraz to House Nation’s Most Violent Criminals
Wild escape attempts, famous mobsters and no running water: Inside America’s most notorious prison as Trump vows to reopen Alcatraz
Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison - The Daily Reporter
Other outlets
International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage
Left
6 articlesDonald Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz — After Watching ‘Escape From Alcatraz’ on TV
Not just Alcatraz: the notorious US prisons Trump is already reopening
Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison for ‘most ruthless offenders’
Center
0 articlesNone
Right
0 articlesNone