Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Trump Suggests Reopening Mental Institutions for Crime
Donald Trump is thinking about bringing back mental institutions, like 'insane asylums', to fight crime.
He pointed out that places like New York and California used to have many of these, but they were closed, and some people were let out, which he thinks caused problems.
However, some of the places he mentioned are still open.
Starting in the 1950s, governments began closing mental hospitals and moving people elsewhere.
This was a long process that saved money and also led to people going to prisons.
Trump expressed support for reopening mental institutions.
He linked this to his crime crackdown efforts.
Trump cited the closure of facilities in states like New York and California.
He claimed that released patients have led to societal problems.
Creedmoor Psychiatric Centre and Bellevue Hospital are still operational.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Suggested reopening mental institutions
- When
- During an interview on Monday, September 1
- Where
- Mentioned New York and California
- Why
- As part of his crime crackdown
- Event
- Trump suggested reopening mental institutions
- Trump's Stance
- Open to reopening 'insane asylums'
- Trump's Rationale
- Part of crime crackdown, referencing alleged lawlessness
- Locations Mentioned
- New York, California
- Historical Context
- Deinstitutionalization began in the 1950s
- Reality Check
- Creedmoor Psychiatric Centre and Bellevue Hospital are still operational