“Donald Trump can still be president, but he could be barred from being a bartender, car salesman — or real estate developer”

The title of this post is the title of this new Prison Policy Initiative briefing authored by Brian Nam-Sonenstein. The subtitle of the briefing captures its themes: “The former president’s conviction spotlights how state policies make it hard for people with felony convictions to find good jobs.” Here is how it starts:

Last week, former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies in New York — becoming the first former (and perhaps future) president to be convicted of a felony.  While the conviction will not prevent him from pursuing the presidency, he nonetheless joins over 19 million people in America with felony convictions.  Unlike the vast majority of people with this status, Trump’s immense wealth and power will likely insulate him from the struggles most will face in securing much less prestigious jobs.  That’s because many states permit if not outright facilitate bias against hiring people with records — especially roles that require professional licenses.