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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz as Symbol of Tough-on-Crime Agenda
Caption: Trump Wants to Reopen Alcatraz as Symbol of Tough-on-Crime Agenda. In a dramatic new move, Donald Trump says he plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz — the infamous island prison near San Francisco - According to BBC. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed America has been “plagued” by violent repeat offenders and vowed to make Alcatraz a symbol of law, order, and justice. The prison, shut down in 1963 due to high costs, once held notorious criminals like Al Capone. Trump wants to house the nation’s most violent offenders there in a rebuilt, larger facility. Critics, including top Democrats, dismissed the plan as unrealistic and political theatre. Experts point out there’s no need for a new prison, with federal inmate numbers down and plenty of empty beds. Still, Trump’s bold proposal signals his tough-on-crime stance as a key campaign message. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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