‘Bear Alcatraz’ floated as migrant detention center near alligators opens for Trump

Alaska has responded to a call for migrant detention centers inspired by Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ suggesting it could instead feature its abundant bears. While President Trump promotes similar facilities nationwide, an Alaska spokesperson confirmed no plans for a bear-themed center exist, despite the state housing approximately 100,000 black bears and 30,000 brown bears.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Alaska’s response to a proposal for migrant detention centers likened to Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” humorously suggested using bears instead of alligators for security.

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