I'm convinced an utter lack of empathy is the reason why there's a constant 40% support of Trump.
How many times do you read stories about some Republican politician or right winger suddenly be not as horrid toward "the gays" because their kid came out? (Admittedly, that seems to happen a whole lot less now)
These people just can't put themselves in the shoes of anyone who isn't exactly like them.
When he said that, I instantly felt jealous.