I would go with #2, except that the Trump doesn't understand that he is unequipped for the job. 

As for pity, the Trump in extremely well compensated for his failings. He continues to rake in the cash, for shamelessly promoting and using Trump properties for his "official duties".  Witness his pimping Trump winery in Charlottesville, while commenting on how Nazis are really fine people!

Stephen J. Remington