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Trump Visits “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center
President Donald Trump toured Florida’s controversial migrant detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” located deep in the Everglades. Surrounded by alligators and snakes, the remote site is nearly impossible to escape.
Defending Harsh Conditions
Trump acknowledged the center was “a little controversial” but defended it, saying, “We’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator.” He compared it to Alcatraz and praised Governor Ron DeSantis for opening it quickly.
Local and Tribal Protests
Protesters and Indigenous leaders strongly opposed the center. Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress said, “Big Cypress is the Tribe’s traditional homelands,” criticizing the site’s placement on sacred land.
Controversy Over Security and Cost
Critics, like resident Garrett Stuart, doubted wildlife would deter escapes, saying, “Those animals are afraid of humans.” The facility aims to hold up to 5,000 migrants and costs $450 million annually, sparking human rights concerns.
