«Alligator Alcatraz»
Donald Trump visits the “Alcatraz des Alligators” in Florida
The migrant detention center of some 3000 places was built at lightning speed in the middle of the swamps. His detractors call him “inhuman”.
Some 3000 places are planned there, according to the Minister of American Interior Security, Kristi Noem, who accompanied Donald Trump on Tuesday.
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It was a Donald Trump in a good mood that visited a new detention center in the American state of Florida on Tuesday evening. Nicknamed the “Alcatraz of the Alligators”, this prison will welcome thousands of migrants awaiting expulsion, according to the White House. The establishment is located in the heart of the Everglades, on the edge of the National Park renowned for its alligators.
Trump visited the prison accompanied by Ron desantishis rival during the presidential campaign. “There will be many people who will leave the United States of themselves because it does not want to end up in the” Alcatraz des Alligators “or in one of these places,” firmly said the governor of Florida, encouraging other states to set up similar projects.
The first thousands expelled should be transferred to the marsh on Wednesday. Trump swept away the concerns about the narrowness of the cages and the scorching temperatures in the Everglades. “It could be as terrible as the real Alcatraz. It may seem a little controversial, but it is as I don’t know, “he said.
The construction, in a chrono week, of this structure unworthy of the detractors of the brutal migration policy of Donald Trump, who qualify the site of “inhuman”.
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He praised the administration of Ron Desantis for the “fantastic work” carried out by setting up dozens of giant tents in only eight days. Ultimately, around 5,000 detainees should be imprisoned there.
Trump: “It will keep people where they are supposed to be”
President Trump made fun of illegal immigrants which may in the event of an escape be attacked by wild fauna. “We have a lot of cops in the form of alligators, you don’t need to pay them as much,” he said, visiting the installations in Ochopee.
“Snakes are fast, but alligators … We will teach them how to escape an alligator, ok?” If they escape from prison, how to run away: do not run in a straight line, run like that, “he had fun drawing a zigzag with his hand. “And what do you know?” Your chances are increasing by 1%. “
Alligators could provide additional security at the migrant detention center located in the Everglades, Florida.
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After its visit, the White House published on X an image probably generated by artificial intelligence, showing the American president surrounded by three alligators wearing Képis carrying the inscription “Ice”. In the United States, this agency is responsible for arresting and expelling migrants.
“Promising plans” for the real Alcatraz prison
The 47e President of the United States has taken this opportunity to develop his project Reopening of Alcatrazthe prison famous for its sinister reputation, located in the Bay of San Francisco.
“We are going to take care of the renovation and reconstruction of the famous Alcatraz prison, dominating the bay and surrounded by sharks!” announced the Republican on the Truth Social platform.
Impossible to escape from the Alcatraz prison, located on a rock in the Bay of San Francisco, which today has become a tourist attraction.
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Basic reflections started six months ago. Several companies specializing in penitentiary construction have expressed their interest in collaboration. “It’s still a bit early, but it’s promising!” Donald Trump boasted.
From 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz was the most dreaded prison in the United States. The inhospitable rocky island nicknamed “The Rock” was famous for its almost inexputable character. It served as an isolation for detainees considered to be the most dangerous in the country. In 1963, due to high management and maintenance costs, the Minister of Justice Robert F. Kennedy made the prison close and transfer his prisoners to the continent.
Today, The island of Alcatraz serves as a museum and constitutes a nesting site for many species of birds. It is classified as a historic monument and protected natural site.
Translated from German by Emmanuelle Stevan
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