FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2006 file photo, former Iraq leader Saddam Hussein sits in court in Baghdad, Iraq, during the "Anfal" trial against him. Republican Donald Trump is again praising the former Iraqi President Hussein's ruthlessness, saying he killed terrorists "so good." Trump was speaking at a rally Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in North Carolina when he turned to the former Iraqi leader. (AP Photo/Chris Hondros, Pool, File) (The Associated Press)
Saddam Hussain's name is making it difficult for him to get a job.
"People are scared to hire me," the 25-year-old Indian marine engineer tells the Hindustan Times.
YOU'RE NABBED! FRENCH GENDARMES FIND THIEF STUCK IN WINDOW
More from Newser
Hussain was, yes, named for that Saddam Hussein; the name was given to him by his grandfather. It turned out to be a poor choice, as the young man has been unable to find a job since graduating university two years ago, despite having done very well in school.
And he's applied for dozens of positions. He says he's spoken with some of the HR departments of companies he's applied with, and they told him his name was the problem, because it could cause "suspicion."
One recruitment expert points out that this would be a problem especially if a job requires travel abroad, during which he might get stopped by airport or border authorities: "He might just keep getting stuck or the company has to pull him out of the sticky situation, making the hire cumbersome," the expert says.
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.