Rethinking Felon Discrimination in Hiring: Insights from Trump’s Presidency
During the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, rapper and actor Ice-T commented on the concept of felons holding public office. He remarked, “If a felon can become President… why keep it on job applications?” This statement reflects his perspective on the eligibility criteria for public officeholders.
Ice-T has been vocal about his views on Donald Trump in the past. In a previous interview, he referred to Trump as “an absolute piece of sh*t,” expressing his strong disapproval of the former president.