By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-suggests-he-wants-to-reopen-alcatraz-because-its-the-ultimate-symbol-of-law-and-order Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump suggests he wants to reopen Alcatraz because it’s the ultimate symbol of law and order Politics May 5, 2025 4:14 PM EDT President Donald Trump said Monday he wants the Alcatraz prison reopened because it’s a powerful symbol of law and order. Watch in the video player above. “It represents something very strong, very powerful in terms of law and order. Our country needs law and order,” Trump said when a reporter asked him to explain how he decided to call for the reopening of the notorious prison off the coast of San Francisco. READ MORE: Trump says he’ll reopen, expand Alcatraz prison for nation’s ‘most ruthless and violent’ offenders Trump announced on social media on Sunday night that he was directing the government to reopen and expand Alcatraz to house the most ruthless and violent offenders. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump said Monday he wants the Alcatraz prison reopened because it’s a powerful symbol of law and order. Watch in the video player above. “It represents something very strong, very powerful in terms of law and order. Our country needs law and order,” Trump said when a reporter asked him to explain how he decided to call for the reopening of the notorious prison off the coast of San Francisco. READ MORE: Trump says he’ll reopen, expand Alcatraz prison for nation’s ‘most ruthless and violent’ offenders Trump announced on social media on Sunday night that he was directing the government to reopen and expand Alcatraz to house the most ruthless and violent offenders. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now