How it REALLY played out. 1-Can't find employees to work in this remote area 2-Costs a fortune to constantly ship in supplies 3-Not enough incoming detainees to require a 'holding' facility DeSantis/Trump finally realized it was a financial disaster. Another stupid, waste of money just for show.
“Alligator Alcatraz” is expected to cost $450 million to operate for a single year, according to one DHS official who told CNN Florida will front the costs of the facility and then “submit reimbursement requests” through FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. www.cnn.com/2025/07/01/u...