Trump Jr. Supports Father's Plan to Imprison Criminal Illegal Migrants and Suggests Reopening Alcatraz Prison
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January 31, 2025 12:35
- Donald Trump Jr. backs President's proposal to use Guantánamo Bay for criminal migrants and proposes reopening Alcatraz.
President Trump's Controversial Plan
President Trump aims to send the 'worst criminal migrants without valid documents' to Guantánamo Bay, potentially signing a presidential order for this purpose. The proposal includes establishing a migrant detention center at the prison.
Guantánamo Bay, historically used to detain terror suspects without fair trials, currently holds only fifteen detainees, according to The New York Times.
Reopening Alcatraz Prison?
Donald Trump Jr. supports the idea of using Guantánamo Bay for criminal illegal migrants but goes further by suggesting reopening Alcatraz Prison. Located in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz housed infamous criminals like Al Capone and had a notorious reputation for its security measures.
The Alcatraz Prison closure in 1963 was due to high maintenance costs caused by the island's harsh weather conditions. Trump Jr.'s proposal to reopen Alcatraz may influence his father's decisions on migrant detention.
Alcatraz's Infamous Escape
Despite its remote location and strict security, some inmates attempted to escape Alcatraz, with three succeeding in 1962. The fate of the escapees remains a mystery, with speculations of drowning. The prison's closure was also attributed to the deteriorating cell conditions and challenging working environment for guards.
While Trump Jr. may push for Alcatraz's revival, President Trump's primary focus remains on Guantánamo Bay for detaining criminal illegal migrants, aiming to increase capacity to accommodate a significant number of detainees.