President Donald Trump has proposed a $152 million plan to reopen Alcatraz prison, located in San Francisco Bay, California, as a modern high-security detention facility. This initiative aims to house high-risk offenders and includes funding for infrastructure rebuilding and operational setup. However, the proposal has sparked significant political backlash, particularly from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who criticized it as a waste of taxpayer dollars and impractical given the island's logistical challenges, such as a lack of water systems and reliance on boat transport. Critics also warn that converting Alcatraz back into a prison could jeopardize its status as a major tourist attraction, which currently generates around $60 million annually. The funding request is part of a broader $1.7 billion budget allocation for the Bureau of Prisons, and its approval by Congress remains uncertain. Alcatraz, which previously housed infamous criminals like Al Capone, was closed in 1963 due to high operating costs and has since become a historic landmark.