Federal officials will tour Alcatraz following President Trump's suggestion to reopen it as a federal prison. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will assess the site. Trump’s proposal is seen as impractical due to crumbling infrastructure and would require billions for refurbishment. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi criticized the initiative as a diversionary tactic from more pressing policies affecting millions. Alcatraz, now a popular tourist attraction and historic landmark, was decommissioned in 1963 after years of decline.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi criticized the Trump Administration's plan to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison, calling it the 'stupidest initiative yet' in their tenure.
Pelosi argued that reopening the prison is unrealistic due to crumbling infrastructure, estimating costs in the billions, especially amidst national debt concerns.
Experts believe the notion of Alcatraz reopening is mostly rooted in outdated Hollywood depictions, lacking genuine pragmatic consideration from the Administration.
Alcatraz Island is currently managed as a tourist destination by the National Park Service and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
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