Actress Kerry Washington largely defended the “felon” label in an interview, saying President Trump’s felony convictions have changed the meaning of the word to many people.
“Everything has changed,” Washington said, pointing to corruption in the justice system.
Washington spoke to Bustle while promoting her upcoming TV series “UnPrisoned,” about a single mother whose father moves in after he’s released from prison. Washington has also appeared in “Scandal,” “Boston Legal” and “The Simpsons.”
Given the nature of the show, Washington was asked about the definition of a “felon” and whether it had changed as a result of Trump’s conviction.
“Donald Trump may not get votes in his home state.”
“My whole opinion of the so-called justice system has changed,” Washington responded. “We’re in a very interesting time when it comes to the justice system. [the question of]”What is a felon?” I love what people are sharing on social media. [saying that] If a person with a criminal conviction can run for president, then the section should be removed from job applications.”
Bustle Interviewer Kendra James He pointed out the idea The words will have a different face that does not resemble the actor. Deroy LindLind plays a felon in the aforementioned “UnPrisoned” series. It is certainly odd to imply a racial connection to the term felon, given that Lind is a very well-known actor who has appeared in films such as “Malcolm X,” “Get Shorty” and “The Devil’s Advocate.”
The reporter told Washington, “If a felon can run for president, he should be able to vote. That’s all.”
Washington then claimed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was “trying to make that impossible in President Trump’s home town.”
“In Florida, a bill was passed giving former inmates the right to vote, and Governor DeSantis [undercut] “Donald Trump may not get to vote in his home state,” she argued.
But in late May 2024, DeSantis said he would allow Trump to vote in Florida and grant him a pardon if necessary.
“Given the absurdity of New York’s prosecution of Trump, this should be an easy case for restoration of rights under the rules of the Florida Board of Pardons, which I chair,” DeSantis said. POLITICO.
Washington’s interview continued on themes of race and serial activists, equating racist stereotypes with astrological stereotypes.
“Being a felon has become just another framework by which we can categorize people and make inferences about their nature and capabilities, just like gender, race, or astrology.”
The actress added that the US is beginning to tolerate things like “psychological deepening between felons and ex-felons,” and said she’s excited that her show will help people “understand and empathize with the humanity” of “ex-felons,” people who have been released from prison.
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