The recent news cycle has been focused on the story of former President Donald Trump supposedly working at McDonald’s. However, it is legally impossible for him to be hired by the fast-food chain due to his status as a convicted felon. With more than 91 charges and 34 felony convictions, including serious offenses such as conspiracy to defraud the United States, Trump would not meet the hiring standards of McDonald’s or most other employers, especially in the fast-food industry. Despite the absurdity of the image of Trump in a McDonald’s uniform, the reality is that his criminal record would prevent him from being considered for a job.
McDonald’s, like many other major corporations, has strict policies when it comes to hiring felons, particularly in certain states where laws make it difficult for convicted felons to work in positions involving handling money or sensitive information. Trump’s history of white-collar crimes and charges related to fraud and election tampering would disqualify him from most job opportunities within fast-food establishments due to the trust and responsibility required in these roles. The nature of the felonies he has been convicted of would make him an unappealing and risky candidate for employment in such positions.
Despite the irony of Trump being unable to work at McDonald’s due to his felonies, the Democratic Party has not capitalized on this fact in the media. While there has been extensive coverage of Trump’s legal issues and trials, there has been little emphasis on the fact that he would not be eligible for employment at a common American job such as McDonald’s. This missed opportunity could have been used to highlight Trump’s disconnect from working-class voters and emphasize his privileged lifestyle and legal troubles that prevent him from relating to average Americans on a practical level.
The media’s focus on Trump’s legal battles and scandals has overshadowed the significance of his criminal status affecting his ability to work in everyday jobs. The mainstream media tends to prioritize sensationalized reporting over nuanced stories that require context and explanation, leading to missed opportunities to explore the broader implications of Trump’s felonies. Trump’s legal status as a convicted felon should be a central point in the Democratic Party’s messaging, highlighting his inability to participate in basic aspects of society due to his criminal record while holding the highest office in the world.
Aron Solomon, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and chief strategy officer for Amplify, emphasizes the importance of understanding Trump’s legal status and its impact on his ability to participate in everyday activities like working at McDonald’s. Despite the lack of coverage on this angle in the media, the significance of Trump’s felonies in preventing him from securing common jobs should not be overlooked. By focusing on these details, the public can better grasp the implications of Trump’s criminal record and question how he could have held the presidency with such a history.
