Letters from an American May 5, 2025
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May 6, 2025 A surprising proposal emerges: Alcatraz might reopen as a prison for violent offenders, raising questions about its practicality. Delve into the ethical quagmire of the Trump administration's foreign policies, with a spotlight on corrupt practices. Cryptocurrency ventures linked to the Trump family are analyzed, alongside their global investments in projects like a golf club in Qatar. The U.S. toy industry faces turmoil from controversial tariffs, and a hacking scandal reveals serious security vulnerabilities among government officials.
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Trump's Alcatraz Announcement
- President Trump announced reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison to symbolize law and order.
- However, Alcatraz closed in 1963 due to high operational costs and is now a popular tourist site.
Challenges in Trump's Rural Base
- Rural Trump's base loses support amid administration's cuts and immigration controversies.
- The transfer of migrants to El Salvador involved complex legal and diplomatic issues.
Corruption and Emoluments Concerns
- Trump runs government like a business, mixing public duties with personal profit.
- The Constitution prohibits accepting foreign emoluments without congressional consent.