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Trump Administration Seeks $152M to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Trump seeking $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison

ABC7 San Francisco2026.04.03Updated 1d ago
Trump seeking $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison

Trump is asking Congress for $152 million to launch his plan to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison, something Nancy Pelosi has called his "stupidest initiative yet." The request can be found in the newly-released 2027 budget proposal.

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The Trump administration has requested $152 million from Congress to reopen Alcatraz Island as a federal prison facility. The proposal, included in the 2027 budget request, has drawn criticism from Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi, who called it his "stupidest initiative yet." The plan marks a significant shift in federal prison policy.

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