California state Sen. Scott Wiener discusses Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz

By A Martínez

Published May 6, 2025 at 4:19 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with California state Sen. Scott Wiener about Trump's call to reopen Alcatraz Prison. The island is now one of the National Park Services most popular sites.

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