Trump's Controversial Visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz'

President Donald Trump is set to visit a newly opened temporary migrant detention facility in southern Florida, informally known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' according to a reliable source. This visit is part of Trump's broader strategy to intensify the detention and deportation of migrants, citing a surge in illegal crossings during Democrat Joe Biden's term.

The facility earned its nickname due to its isolated setting in the Everglades, a sprawling subtropical ecosystem inhabited by wildlife like alligators and pythons, which a Florida official noted provides effective natural barriers, reducing the need for extensive security measures. Trump will be joined by Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, who extended the invitation for the visit, the source added under anonymity.

While the White House has not offered any comments regarding the visit, data indicates a significant increase in federal immigration detention numbers, rising from 39,000 when Trump assumed office to 56,000 by mid-June, prompting his administration to seek additional detention space.

(With inputs from agencies.)