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Trump demands Alcatraz reopening
The plan would see the historic site, which has been closed for over 60 years, returned to active use for federal inmates.
The administration argues that the move is necessary to address overcrowding and enhance national security.
However, critics point to the massive logistical challenges and costs associated with operating a prison on an island.
The proposal is part of a broader push by the White House to expand the federal prison system and project a 'tough on crime' image.