Trump seeks $152m to revive alcatraz as 'symbol of law and order'

Former US President Donald Trump has requested $152 million in the 2027 budget to restore the infamous Alcatraz prison off San Francisco's coast. The proposal, unveiled on Friday, aims to revive the maximum-security facility as a symbol of law, order, and justice in modern America.

Controversial reopening plan

However, the plan has drawn intense criticism from California officials, who question both the feasibility and necessity of such an undertaking. Alcatraz currently lacks basic infrastructure like water, power, gas, and sewage systems, rendering any immediate reopening impractical.

California State Senator Scott Wiener's office estimates the total cost of rebuilding the property would exceed $2 billion, contradicting Trump's earlier claims. Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom dismissed the idea as a