There’s ample evidence — long before today’s tragedy — that Trump struggles mightily on questions of empathy. On the question of who better represents “your personal values,” 48 percent chose Clinton, and 37 percent went with Trump. His eulogy following the shooting deaths of nine churchgoers in Charleston, S.C., was one of the best speeches of his presidency. Trump’s tweet feels decidedly off in the context of the tragedy playing out in Orlando. Increasingly, given the number of mass shootings happening in the United States, President Obama has found himself in the consoler in chief role — the person who acknowledges the fear, anxiety and hurt but also insists that this is not who we are.

Source: Washington Post June 12, 2016 18:00 UTC