President Donald Trump is reviving one of America’s most legendary symbols of hard justice—Alcatraz. In a Truth Social post that sent shockwaves across the political world Sunday night, Trump announced that he has ordered his administration to not only reopen the defunct prison but also expand and rebuild it to house the nation’s most dangerous repeat offenders.

“For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders,” Trump wrote. “When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm.”

He continued: “That is why, today, I am directing the Bureau of Prisons, together with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ.”

Trump said the new facility would become a “symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” sending a strong message to violent criminals and repeat offenders who, under progressive justice reforms, have repeatedly been returned to the streets.

Closed since 1963, Alcatraz was once home to notorious figures like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly. Isolated on an island in San Francisco Bay, “The Rock” earned a reputation for being escape-proof—though Hollywood famously immortalized the tale of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers’ daring escape attempt in the film Escape from Alcatraz.

The prison was originally shut down due to high operating costs—nearly three times the average of other facilities—and deteriorating infrastructure. But with modern building standards and new technology, the Trump administration believes the project is not only feasible but urgent.

According to the Bureau of Prisons, all presidential orders will be carried out, though legal pushback is expected. Lawsuits are already rumored to be in the works from activist groups, likely claiming the policy is unconstitutional or cruel. Trump seemed ready for the fight.

“Let them try,” one White House insider said. “This president isn’t afraid of lawsuits—he’s afraid of letting American cities be overrun by criminals who know there are no consequences.”

It’s not the first time Trump has used dramatic tactics to tackle crime. Earlier this year, his administration made headlines by extraditing illegal alien gang members to El Salvador’s infamous CECOT megaprison. And he’s repeatedly hammered blue states for soft-on-crime policies that have led to surging violence and drug deaths.

Trump’s law-and-order playbook resonates deeply with his base—and with a growing number of frustrated Americans in cities ravaged by crime and overwhelmed justice systems. Many see the Alcatraz move as a bold pivot back to common sense.

California Sen. Tony Strickland praised the plan, saying, “We need real consequences for violent crime again. Trump is putting criminals on notice—and that’s exactly what we need.”

Naturally, progressive critics are already apoplectic. MSNBC pundits compared the move to authoritarianism, while California Democrats are scrambling to see if state environmental regulations could be used to block the plan. But none of that seems to faze Trump or his supporters.

One aide summed it up bluntly: “They can yell and scream, but America wants law and order back. The Rock is coming back, and this time, it’s going to be even harder to escape.”

The administration is reportedly fast-tracking plans to assess the infrastructure and security needs for the island, with an initial proposal to hold up to 1,200 high-risk federal inmates. While some see it as symbolic, the White House says the new Alcatraz will be fully operational and modernized.

And just like that, Trump once again manages to merge history, politics, and showmanship into one attention-grabbing stroke—reminding everyone that whether it’s tax reform or prison reform, he’s not afraid to think big.

“Alcatraz is back,” Trump wrote. “We will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”