Ice-T has an important question for America after convicted felon Donald Trump was sworn in as president for a second time.
Trump is a felon following his conviction last year for falsifying business records in his controversial hush money trial, though he avoided any jail time.
Following Trump’s inauguration on Monday (January 20), Ice-T was left wondering why a person’s past criminal convictions are relevant in job interviews if they have no determination in disqualifying someone from running for president.
He asked his 1.8 million followers on X (formerly Twitter): “If a FELON can become President… Why keep it on Job applications…? Just sayin.”
If a FELON can become President… Why keep it on Job applications…? Just sayin.
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) January 20, 2025
The gangsta rap pioneer sparked a spirited discussion on the social media platform, with people from both sides of the political spectrum weighing in.
One user replied: “I’ve had two Government jobs in my life, I never would’ve been considered for hire if I had any convictions, even a misdemeanor, let alone a felony, let alone multiple felony convictions. With this corrupt Administration, it’s almost a requirement to have a serious criminal record before you’re allowed in.”
Another asked a similar question: “why can’t they vote if they can be president?” while someone else chimed in: “Because there are different rules for the rich and ordinary people.”
“This is why Ice T is my GOAT,” applauded another in response to his inauguration tweet.
Across the U.S., felony convictions have to be stated on job application forms, while other rights such as voting, benefits and travel can be restricted.
Ice-T previously made it clear that he would not be voting for Trump.
In the run up to last year’s election, he wrote on X: “As this election gets closer I warned you to expect insanity. What I hate the most is finding out that people I consider friends are Racists.
“They may like me, but talk shit about other races openly. And probably don’t like other Black people. ‘Make America Great Again’ (By the way America is a Continent including Mexico).
“I’m not Democrat or Republican.. But CHARACTER is more important to me than politics. FUCK [clown emoji] And those that roll with him.”
Trump celebrated his return to the White House with a number of inauguration balls in Washington, D.C., which featured performances from several rappers including Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly and Soulja Boy.
After facing heavy criticism from fans online, Nelly defended his decision to perform at the pro-Trump event during an interview with Geto Boys legend Willie D.
“I’m not doing this for money,” he said. “I’m doing this because it’s an honor. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office. The same way that our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, have to go to war for whoever is in office.
“If they can put their lives on the line for whoever’s in office, I can damn sure perform for whoever’s in office.”
He added: “I’m not saying that he ain’t got some fucked up ways. That’s why I’m not telling you who to vote for. But what I’m saying is, he’s the President of the United States; he’s not a candidate.”
He’s got a point.
Simple answer, because the people voted. Regular jobs nobody voted you in. Plus they were fake charges made up by democrats who just kept throwing shit against the wall hoping something would stick.
Fake chares that anyone can be subject to. Convicted by our standard if jurisprudence, a trial by jury. What’s fakare the people who want to deny the actions of this croook He tried to overthrow an election, both by trying in get a state tofind extra votes and fomenting sedition and an insurrection. Tell me how you brush these actions aside. Oh, okay he’s a racist owned by Putin who wants to be Putin. Obviously i give too much credit to people for being able to see through bull, his election shows the illiterate and low education levels accept anything told to them. Time will prome out.
@GarySmith Cope harder, little guy
This dumbass thinks he lives in a different world from the rest of them. I’m going to fuck you over too.
Where’s Ashley at ? It’s shower time !
Nobody gives a fuck about liberals or conservatives. It’s all a bunch of tree hugging hippy crap. It’s just a reason for people to be pissed off at each other for no reason
“Nobody gives a fuck about liberals or conservatives “. You’re truly an idiot if you believe that about our country, especially in 2025
You’re retarded if you honestly believe it’s about anything other than money and power. Politicians are all corrupt regardless of party. They’re complete inverses of each other but they struggle for the same thing regardless. The only dummy (puppet) is you. Go back to sniffing markers and eating glue sticks.
Is this dude really talking about liberals in 2025. Why even bother when both sides have their share of window lickers.
Lol, dude has to like his own comments. Pathetic.
@Gary I will disregard a lot of what you said and get the part that I’m curious about. Would it be better is Kamala won? Or are you going to give me what so many other people on here say; “both parties are bad and need to rise up” etc etc. I think in principle I can agree that both parties are bad in the sense that they have less than great people in either side. However, they both have two different views on how this country should be. As much as I like to make fun of all the meltdowns cause they are entertaining. It’s important to ask substantive questions. Which I think few people on here with some exceptions are willing to give. You think Americans are stupid cause they voted for Trump. 1 in 5 black men voted for him. 43% of Hispanic. Over half of them men. It takes more than a parties base to win an election. You say he’s racist. That’s a tired argument. You say “insurrection” which is also a tired argument that most people don’t even take seriously. Let alone the politicians who call it that. So what exactly is your answer? Just for Trump to lose and we continue failing as a country? Give what we have to people who just walk into our country like they own the place? Look stupid on the world stage? Whether people like it or not; we are the global hegemony. I’d rather it be us than China or Russia. Cause someone else will take our place if we let them.
Y’all trump defenders are so stupid it’s honestly funny more than it is pathetic. You really think he or Biden or Bush or Obama gives a single fuck about any of you. It’s always about money. Since the first fucking president til now. You dumbass sheep think these people care about your broke worthless ass. If you had money, you wouldn’t be on this site. Yet here you are defending a well known criminal who’s ran MULTIPLE businesses into the ground and blamed everyone but himself. You’re so fucking pathetic I can’t even roast you for it. I honestly don’t enjoy making fun of mentally challenged people.
Did this fool just type a paragraph?
You so brain dead you can’t read a paragraph or are you jizzing that the 5 seconds of tiktok makes you feel smart again?
@Real Talk OG When you’re hired Management and HR gives their vote as to whether you’re the right person for the job. The only difference os degree, not category. Ice T is right.
@I’m not reading that. Too lazy to read a paragraph but out calling folks fools. Semi-literate, social media attention span mfs are the downfall of this country.
Slow news day ?
My balls hurt.
Hiphop
The only thing ICE-T should be worried about is getting right with the DMV
Didn’t old ass Ice T just have a temper tantrum because a cop pulled him over? It’s always the most immoral people out there who like to lecture others
ICE TEA I’M WITH YOU
ICE TEA I’M WITH YOU
My fellow USA citizens.
We can vote and choose who we like to be our leaders..
However..leaders are still human a bound to fail us …with that said.
Will wait.
Why are we calling names ? Dumb ass Ice T is only talking his truth. One day in the white house and everyones true color comes out what are you going to do when trumps 4 years is up . Dumb ass
Uh? Job applications aren’t some government mandated thing for anyone to go to work. It’s a process that is different for every employer. I work for a construction company and we don’t do that for laborers. I wonder of Ice T thinks 33% of black men should be barred from government jobs due to having felony convictions? I say once the time is served, they should be in the clear.
Stop being grown men cry babies and respect your new president. Are you really going to keep crying for the next 4 years
Boo Hoo. Liberal tears are delicious!
Ice is an industry plant and a fake not to mention he posted this on Twitter I swear some people are all talk this is why companies ignore you. Besides you sided against criminals before when the other party did? So fake we know you were made to lead black men a stray dope man
2 minutes of scripted dialogue on every episode of Law and Order got Ice-T head bigger than Coco booty! Wow!
Hey everyone, look, that was still a cheap low shot that Nelly said. He made that choice to go, it had nothing to do with the money. But, it was real low for us.
Hey everyone, look, that was still a cheap low shot that Nelly said. He made that choice to go, it had nothing to do with the money. But, it was real low for us.
Hey everyone, look, that was still a cheap low shot that Nelly said. He made that choice to go, it had nothing to do with the money. But, it was real low for us.