Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California. The visit was part of President Donald J. Trump's directive to assess reopening the former prison to house dangerous and violent criminals.
Alcatraz, a National Park Service site, is overseen by the Department of the Interior. It was once home to some of America's most infamous criminals. In May, President Trump called for a review to explore reopening it for criminal illegal immigrants and other dangerous offenders as part of his efforts to restore justice.
Secretary Burgum was accompanied by Attorney General Pam Bondi and officials from the Bureau of Prisons. This visit is part of a partnership between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice aimed at supporting the president's mission to restore law and order in the country. During their visit, Burgum and Bondi toured various parts of Alcatraz, including areas that housed notable criminals like Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. They also provided an exclusive interview to Fox News.
The trip aligns with efforts by the Trump administration to address crime issues attributed to policies from previous administrations. The administration emphasizes its commitment to enforcing law and order and securing streets from violent criminals.
This visit follows recent legislation signed by President Trump known as One Big Beautiful Bill, which focuses on border security investments.
