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Alcatraz Reopening Sparks Outrage from Pelosi, Local Leaders

7/17/2025

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are set to unveil plans to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison, igniting fierce backlash from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who deems it the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative." Local leaders passionately defend the iconic site, advocating for its preservation as a tourist destination that boosts San Francisco's economy.

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are set to unveil plans to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison, igniting fierce backlash from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who deems it the Trump administration's "stupidest initiative." Local leaders passionately defend the iconic site, advocating for its preservation as a tourist destination that boosts San Francisco's economy.