The President’s Path: Inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

We follow President Trump as he visits the new Florida detention centre dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, where around 3,000 migrants are expected to be held as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration.  The Trump administration claims that detainees will be prevented from fleeing by alligators, crocodiles, and pythons in the nearby wetlands. However, conditions have been criticized due to the region's vulnerability to severe heat and flooding. It will house "some of the most vicious people on the planet," according to President Trump. On this episode of The President's Path, Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda speak to Bernd Debusmann Jr., who was with Donald Trump when he visited the new Florida detention centre, where around 3,000 migrants are expected to be held as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration.

 Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond.  We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power.  You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk