Again and again, @jonathanvswan challenged Trump to show basic humanity about the mounting toll on his watch, and to take responsibility for it.

Trump failed this most basic of tests.

That's the hidden reason this interview is so powerful.

New piece: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/04/how-interview-serial-liar-narcissist-who-is-unfit-be-president/

At one point, @jonathanvswan tried to access Trump's humanity through the portal of his narcissism.

By praising Trump's rally crowds, Swan hoped to induce him to recognize a responsibility to level with his supporters about the virus.

No such luck:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/04/how-interview-serial-liar-narcissist-who-is-unfit-be-president/

There's a reason Trump's refusal to take responsibility for the mounting carnage is so unsettling.

The taking of responsibility is itself a way to show respect for the sick and the dead and the bereaved.

Trump is saying: This is the best we can do!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/08/04/how-interview-serial-liar-narcissist-who-is-unfit-be-president/