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Trump Plans To Reopen Alcatraz

Why experts say Trump's plan to reopen San Francisco's Alcatraz is a 'logistical black hole'

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks there's a better use for Alcatraz than its current role as one of San Francisco's top tourist attractions: He wants to return the island in San Francisco Bay to its original role as a maximum security prison.

Time on MSN · 1d

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 attraction, to push back against “radicalized judges.”

Associated Press · 1d

Reopening Alcatraz as prison could impact popular tourist spot in San Francisco

President Trump says he wants to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison however there are still many hurdles before the island prison could begin housing any inmates.

Alcatraz Became America's Most Notorious Prison

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

How Alcatraz became America's most notorious prison

Trump says Alcatraz, now part of the National Park Service, suddenly is needed to house America’s “most ruthless and violent” criminals. It's where the government sent notorious gangsters Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly as well as lesser-known men who were considered too dangerous to lock up elsewhere.

The New York Times · 23h

Alcatraz as a Prison? Tourists Say Trump Is on His Own Island.

At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning Alcatraz back into a penitentiary.

USA Today · 1d

Serving time at Alcatraz: What notorious criminals were housed on the island prison?

Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, James "Whitey" Bulger, and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" all served time at the high-security prison.

When was Alcatraz built? Why was Alcatraz closed six decades ago?

President Donald Trump has announced he wants to reopen California's notorious and historic prison off the coast of San ...

1don MSN

Alcatraz’s lore captivated America. Now it’s inspiring Trump.

The San Francisco island prison known as “the Rock” was famous for its notorious inmates and its near-inescapability.

Donald Trump Talks Alcatraz And There’s No Escaping His Wild, Rambling Answer

Donald Trump on Monday served up a word salad for the ages after being asked to explain his thinking behind his order to reopen the notorious former prison of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay. The ...

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