Despite President Trump's insistence on reopening Alcatraz as a maximum-security prison, experts and officials deem this plan highly unrealistic due to financial constraints and the deteriorating state of the facility. Federal Bureau of Prisons representatives recently visited the historic site for assessments, fueling ongoing discussions. However, Golden Gate National Recreation Area superintendent David Smith expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of such a project, emphasizing the extensive funding needed to rehabilitate the structure. Furthermore, there is little support among knowledgeable sources for reviving the prison, complicating the initiative's potential.
President Trump's push to reopen Alcatraz as a maximum-security prison is deemed unrealistic by experts, citing excessive modernization costs and the site's historical significance.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area superintendent David Smith acknowledged federal prison officials have inspected Alcatraz, but maintains that significant funding would be necessary for any renovation.
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