Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
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"Rebuilding Alcatraz into a modern prison is a stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars and an insult to the intelligence of the American people."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"Rebuilding Alcatraz into a modern prison is a stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars and an insult to the intelligence of the American people."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"Nothing about this makes any sense."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"a stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"It represents something very strong, very powerful, in terms of law and order."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars"
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars"
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Former Speaker of the House known for her political activism.
Senator Patty Murray represents Washington in the U.S. Senate.
California state senator who estimated the cost of rebuilding Alcatraz.
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Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
President Trump has requested $152 million from Congress to begin rebuilding Alcatraz as a federal prison, a move that has been met with skepticism from local leaders, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who described the proposal as 'a stupid notion' and a 'waste of taxpayer dollars'.
President Trump has requested $152 million to restore Alcatraz prison, a plan that has been criticized by Democrats as a 'waste of taxpayer dollars' and 'lunacy'.
President Trump has asked Congress for $152 million to begin rebuilding Alcatraz prison, a proposal that has been met with criticism from local leaders, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called it a 'stupid notion' and a 'waste of taxpayer dollars'.
President Trump has requested $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison, a plan that has been met with criticism from local leaders, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called it a 'stupid notion' and a 'waste of taxpayer dollars'.
President Donald Trump has requested $152 million to restore Alcatraz Island as a federal prison, a plan that has faced criticism from California officials, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called it a 'stupid notion' and a 'waste of taxpayer dollars'.
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