Florida Attorney General Offers ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to President Trump in Viral Video
Clearwater, FL — June 20, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has proposed a new migrant detention facility deep in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” as a key component of what he calls a “one-stop shop” to carry out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
In a dramatic one-minute video posted Thursday to social media, Uthmeier stood outside the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Florida, pitching the site as an ideal location for a high-security detention center. The video, set to intense music and featuring aerial shots of the swampy terrain, emphasized the natural isolation of the Everglades, with Uthmeier stating, “When people get out, there’s not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons. Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide.”
The facility, if approved, could house up to 1,000 undocumented immigrants. Uthmeier claimed the site could be operational within 30 to 60 days of construction, citing its low-cost perimeter and remote location as key advantages.
The video also included a direct appeal to Trump, suggesting that “Alligator Alcatraz” could serve as a cornerstone of his immigration enforcement strategy. The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged the video but has not confirmed any plans to move forward with the proposal.
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