There is, of course, a word for people who have an extreme inability to feel empathy: sociopath. 

It can also be certain diagnoses of what is called ‘malignant narcissism.’ 

But even that isn’t quite what gets my attention. 

Because many sociopaths are actually quite adept at demonstrations of empathy. 

They don’t feel it. 

But they can mimic the behavior. 

That’s what gets me. 

Trump can’t even pretend. 

Even your garden variety jerk politician can put on a show of hugs and supportive words. 

Trump can’t.