Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
By Nate Raymond
Published on April 3, 2026.
The White House has requested $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty. This follows President Donald Trump's call last year to transform the popular San Francisco Bay tourist destination. The funds will be used for the first-year reconstruction of the island, which closed in 1969. Albatraz, which was named America's most secure prison due to its location, housed notorious criminals such as Al Capone and Whitey" Bulger.
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