they tend to confuse it with sympathy. The difference is a bit subtle, but it is real.

Either way, they equate empathy with weakness, so obviously Trump is not expected to have any.

I was actually about to write almost the exact same thing.

and shameless

... of a single instance in Trump's entire life when he did something - anything - for anyone other than himself or his family members.

Of course, you don't actually need to kill another person to be a shit human being.