'Critics Mock Trump’s Bizarre Scheme to Reopen Alcatraz'

President Donald Trump ’s plan to expand and reopen Alcatraz As a prison designed "to accommodate America's most ferocious and dangerous criminals," the island served its purpose. to trend on X And various social networking sites on Sunday.

Not many individuals supported this concept.

Alcatraz is now a national park that attracts visitors. 1.2 million visitors Each year, those touring the island in San Francisco Bay observe various facilities there. various states of decay The prison was deteriorating while it was still functional, and one of the main reasons for its closure in 1963 was the exorbitant maintenance costs.

Given these circumstances, restoring Alcatraz and subsequently enlarging it, as proposed by Trump, called for On his Truth Social platform, it would probably entail substantial expenses — and additional funds would be required for upkeep.

Restarting it as a prison would lead to the disappearance of the current tourist income generated by the island along with a reduction in space available for its flourishing wildlife. bird population.

However, the president stated that restoring Alcatraz for use as a prison would "function as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE."

His critics retaliated, stating that the concept would be a costly waste of money.