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“They essentially drink, they get their drinking water, and they brush their teeth where they poop in the same unit,” Wasserman Schultz told reporters. “They bragged that they went above standards, supposedly, and gave them a three foot privacy wall that stretches the length inside the 32 detainee cage, a three foot privacy wall that stretches the length of the three toilets in a row.”
Wasserman Schultz also complained about the shower situation, claiming there’s no real privacy for detainees forced to bathe in a communal setting.
“The showers provide no privacy at all. There are no curtains on it. It’s a big, open shower unit. There are, you know, small walls in each shower.”
While Wasserman Schultz’s description might suggest migrants are forced to dunk their toothbrushes in toilet bowls, the reality is a bit less dramatic. For the record, she admitted that detainees aren’t literally brushing their teeth in the toilet but rather at a sink that happens to be connected to the toilet unit—a common prison fixture.
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Still, for Wasserman Schultz and her Democrat colleagues, that’s enough to brand the entire facility an “internment camp.”
But the notion that Alligator Alcatraz should resemble a luxury spa isn’t exactly resonating with conservatives—or most Americans who believe illegal aliens, especially violent offenders, shouldn’t be treated to five-star accommodations.
The facility was launched earlier this month under the direction of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who’s made no secret of his determination to crack down on illegal immigration and protect Floridians from criminals crossing the border.
And this isn’t just any facility. Alligator Alcatraz sits smack in the middle of the Everglades and is surrounded by Mother Nature’s own security system: towering swamp grass, pythons, and plenty of hungry alligators. The location is intentional—escape attempts would be suicidal.
Even President Donald Trump weighed in, highlighting the unique features of the detention center during his own visit on July 1. In true Trump fashion, he couldn’t resist cracking a joke:
“I guess that’s the concept,” he said, referring to the alligators and pythons potentially dealing with escapees. He added, “we’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator.”
It’s the kind of dark humor that sends liberal activists into fits but resonates with voters tired of the border crisis.
Critics of Wasserman Schultz point out the obvious: prisons—even those holding illegal immigrants—are not designed for comfort. Many of the individuals detained at Alligator Alcatraz are accused of serious crimes, including rape, murder, and ties to foreign terrorist organizations. Why should American taxpayers foot the bill for cushier accommodations?
While the left continues to hyperventilate over privacy curtains and bathroom fixtures, conservatives argue that the real scandal is the endless flow of illegal migrants into the United States. The Biden administration’s failure to secure the border has overwhelmed cities, strained resources, and allowed dangerous criminals to slip through the cracks.
Wasserman Schultz’s dramatic soundbites may play well with progressive media outlets desperate for outrage fodder. But for many Americans, the top priority remains keeping the border secure—and ensuring those who break U.S. laws face consequences.
Alligator Alcatraz may not be a country club—but most folks would argue it’s not supposed to be.
