Trump wants to open Alcatraz – level 3

Trump wants to open Alcatraz

12-05-2025 07:00

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to reopen the famous Alcatraz prison located on an island near San Francisco.

Alcatraz was designed to hold dangerous criminals and was known for being nearly impossible to escape from. However, the prison closed in 1963 because it was too expensive to run. Today, the island is a museum and a popular tourist attraction.

Trump believes that reopening Alcatraz would help solve the issue of overcrowded prisons in the United States. He is ordering a large investment to restore and expand the prison. Many experts disagree with this plan, arguing that it is unrealistic and based on political reasons rather than practical solutions. They say there are better ways to address crime and prison issues, such as focusing on reform and rehabilitation.

Difficult words: restore (to make something return to its original condition), address (to deal with something), rehabilitation (the process of helping someone return to society after prison).

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