THAT WAS FAST: “Alligator Alcatraz” To Be Fully Built and Operational In TWO DAYS!

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This is really incredible…

Do you remember just a few days ago when plans for “Alligator Alcatraz” were announced?

You might have thought it would take a couple years to get that built and operational, but you’d be wrong.

More like a couple days.

LITERALLY.

Watch this stunning video where Fox News’ Steve Doocy walks the almost-finished compound with Ron DeSantis, even remarking that “most of this stuff didn’t exist a few days ago” and then DeSantis tells him it will all be finished by Tuesday.

As I have said over and over, Ron DeSantis is a GREAT Governor.  Not the right choice for President, especially when we had Donald Trump, but a great Governor!

He’s like that employee that is your rockstar employee, super good at their job, so then you promote them to management and suddenly in a different role they suck.

That’s Ron DeSantis.

You’re a great Governor sir, this proves it.

Stay in your lane, and congratulations!  This is where we need you.

This is really incredible, watch this:

Here’s a quick summary of how this was accomplished so fast:

  • Pre-Existing Infrastructure: The site is located at the idle Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, 39 square miles west of Miami. Its massive 11,000-foot runway and existing structures eliminated the need for foundational construction, drastically reducing setup time.

  • Temporary Structures: The facility uses fast-deploy tents and trailers rather than permanent buildings. These can be erected in days, allowing the site to become operational just weeks after construction began around June 23–24, 2025.

  • Natural Security Barriers: Located deep in the Everglades, the area is surrounded by alligators, snakes, and swamps. This natural deterrent reduces the need for fences and guards, saving time and money.

  • Emergency Powers Used: Governor Ron DeSantis invoked emergency powers to bypass permitting delays. This enabled immediate action without going through standard regulatory red tape.

  • Massive Federal Funding: FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program is largely bankrolling the project, with an estimated $450 million in annual costs and reimbursement options, ensuring no financial delays.

  • Federal Acceleration: Homeland Security and other federal officials pushed the project at “turbo speed,” coordinating with state leaders for rapid approvals and setup.

  • Opposition Ignored: Despite strong objections from environmentalists and Native American leaders over land use and ecological impact, the emergency declaration allowed the project to proceed without delay.

Backup video and full transcript here if you need it:

FULL TRANSCRIPT:

Steve Doocy:
Normally on a Friday the Everglades would be so quiet.

But right now the hills are alive with the sound of construction.

Joining us right now is Governor Ron DeSantis here in the great state of Florida.

You came up with this idea in the last couple of weeks, right? For Alcatraz or Alligator Alcatraz? Explain that.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Well uh, when you want to have deportation of illegal aliens, there’s a process the DHS has to go through to vet, to process, and then to stage ’em for removal.

And you know we’ve got jails, and our sheriffs and police are working. The state of Florida’s all in on President Trump’s mission.

And obviously you have ICE operations, but that’s not enough.

And so there needs to be more ability to intake, process, and then deport—so this answers that.

This is gonna be able to have more than 3,000 illegals—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—can be processed through here.

We’ve got a massive runway right behind us where any of the federal assets, if they wanna fly these people back to—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—home country, they can do it. One-stop shop.

Steve Doocy:
So where will the migrants come fro— and we should point out we are, um, we’re about 50 miles to the west of Miami, right?

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
More than that, I’d say. So we’re in the heart—

Steve Doocy:
We’re actually—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
We’re mostly in Collier—

Steve Doocy:
Where are you—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
We’re actually mostly in Collier County to be honest with you.

Steve Doocy:
I was gonna say—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
This is the Dade— we’re in the middle of nowhere. Dade-Collier Airport.

So this is an airport that we use for training military.

As you see, we’re doing this on the existing footprint.

But basically I would say most of the illegals will likely be ones that are apprehended in Florida.

You know we’ve got across this country about 750,000 illegals that have already been ordered to be removed—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—by an immigration judge.

We’ve probably got 50,000 or more in Florida, and so we’re gonna have our hands full just with that.

But I’ll tell you, this is gonna be a force multiplier.

And we’re really happy to be working with the federal government to satisfy President Trump’s mandate.

Steve Doocy:
None of this stuff was here except for the runway about a week ago.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Well, there was a couple buildings with the airport. This is a functioning airport.

Some media erroneously tried to say it was defunct. It’s not defunct. They do have flights.

All those training flights will still be able to continue, no problem.

But all the stuff that goes into intake and processing of illegals— you’re seeing this put up.

This is all 24 hours.

24 hours from now you’re gonna see even more, and by Tuesday this will be able to have intake of illegals.

Steve Doocy:
And you’ve thought of everything.

Okay so there are 4 gigantic tents. Let’s come on over here Governor.

And people are thinking, “Okay, you’re in the middle of the Everglades. It’s hot.” That would explain why you’ve got this bank of air conditioners here.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Yeah, so I mean this is gonna be— illegals will come in. They’ll be processed.

There’ll be places for them to be housed.

You’ll have an ability for food. You’ll have the ability for them to consult legal rights if they have that, because there is a process that’s involved with this.

So this is really everything.

This is gonna be a self-contained little area.

And then of course, you also have stuff for the staff that work here.

So we’ve got laundry facilities. We’ve got showers.

We’ve got—obviously there you see the shower and bath facilities.

Steve Doocy:
Yep.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Right there.

Steve Doocy:
Where do you go to get a bunch of bathrooms like that?

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
So this is being done by the Division of Emergency Management.

So when we have a hurricane, like we would actually have people staged here for hurricane response normally—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—anyways.

But we have it when we have all the linemen come in to do the power—

Steve Doocy:
Sure—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—we have to set up little areas for them.

And so you have all this type of stuff.

So this is not our first rodeo.

The detainee illegal alien mission’s a little bit different than the deportations, but logistics we know how to do that.

Steve Doocy:
And you know, for people thinking “Okay, they’re gonna put the migrants on this hot asphalt,” it looks like you’re building a subfloor and in fact some guy’s putting down the plywood right now.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Yeah, no look— this’ll be, I mean, you’re not gonna be—

Anything that they’re hurting for— anything.

There’ll be AC.

There’ll be things that everybody needs.

There’s medical here.

So it’s being done right.

It’s being done by the book.

Steve Doocy:
Well you know, when you think of the imagery of Alcatraz— Alcatraz is surrounded by a bay.

Here in the Everglades we’re surrounded by—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
You’re actually surrounded by gators—

Steve Doocy:
Yes—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—and pythons.

So this is as secure as it gets.

I mean, if a criminal alien were to escape from here somehow— and I don’t think they will— you’ve got nowhere to go.

Steve Doocy:
No, I mean what are you gonna do, trudge through the swamp and dodge alligators on the way back to 50, 60 miles just to get to civilization?

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Not gonna happen.

So not only is it secure, it also takes this deportation mission out of the hair of our local and state law enforcement.

This has no impact on Florida residents.

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Because some of that stuff can have an impact on them if it’s in more populated areas.

And so logistically this really answers the call.

You don’t— all you need is a little bus to move ’em—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—you know, about 2,000 feet that way.

They get on a plane—

Steve Doocy:
Yeah—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—and they’re gone.

Steve Doocy:
Well listen, the DHS must love this because they’re hurting for facilities, and here you are helping the federal government out.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Yeah, well I said at the very beginning when President Trump took office, you have to have state and locals on board.

You gotta be on the team if you want to get the deportation mission done.

We’ve done that better than anybody, but I hope other states will follow suit.

You know, if the president is watching— I’m sure that runway right over there could probably land Air Force One.

An invitation from me— we can land Air Force One right there, no problem.

We’ll get it done.

I think the president would be impressed with what these guys are doing out here.

Steve Doocy:
Well it is very, very impressive.

Let me ask you something off topic regarding Alcatraz here.

A couple of days ago you said regarding New York City, where that socialist won the Democratic primary—

If he wins, so many people are going to be leaving New York.

It’s gonna be a giant exodus, and they’re gonna be coming to Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
You know, unfortunately I think the bad governance just repels people.

And I love New York City.

I think it’s one of the greatest cities in the world when it’s at its peak, but now they’re struggling.

And if this guy gets in, all bets are off.

And yes, the socialism— the tag, he wants to tax like white neighborhoods more. It’s insane.

But I’ll tell you, when he says abolish the NYPD—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—eliminate cash bail— your personal safety as a resident there is at risk if this guy’s policies go into effect.

And that’s the one thing I’ve found talking to people that have moved to Florida—

They have no tolerance for the kind of defund the police nonsense.

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
And once these leftists do that, they get out of Dodge because they want to protect themselves and their families.

Steve Doocy:
Well and the guy’s talking about— the grocery stores will be run by the city.

Imagine how well that’s gonna work out.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Right. Just imagine the DMV for butter and bread.

Steve Doocy:
Yes—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
No, that’s gonna be crazy.

We know his ideas will not work.

They have been tried in some areas, in some of the things he’s done, but even places like San Francisco have course corrected a little bit.

Why would you want to put somebody in office—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—where you know it’s gonna lead—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—to disaster?

Steve Doocy:
Well and I’ve heard that— I saw on social media that one of those celebrity real estate agents said as soon as he won the primary, his phone was ringing off the hook.

“Oh I don’t wanna buy that apartment in New York. Find me something in Florida.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Yeah.

Steve Doocy:
Yeah, you know, and it’s sad.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
I mean we’re proud of what we’ve done.

Our budget in Florida— even though we have millions more people than New York State—

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—our budget’s half the size of New York.

No income tax.

We’re working on eliminating property tax for our residents.

We’re doing all this good stuff.

Low crime rate.

And we’re proud of that, but part of the reason we’ve been successful is because of bad decisions in New York—

Steve Doocy:
Yep—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
—Illinois, California.

People ask me, “Well how do you guys do it?”

I was like, “Well I have a little cheat code. All I do is watch California, Illinois, and New York—”

Steve Doocy:
Right—

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
“—and do the opposite. And when I do that, it works out.”

Steve Doocy:
Well and it’s one of the reasons why I am now based in Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
There you go.

Steve Doocy:
I am a Florida resident.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
We’re glad to have you.

Steve Doocy:
My governor, Ron DeSantis.

All right. Congratulations. This looks great.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Yeah.

Steve Doocy:
And once again, if the president’s watching— call the governor’s office. Come take a look. It’s fantastic.

Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Thank you sir.

Steve Doocy:
Thank you.



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