image sourced from original article at World-renowned hostage negotiator Chris Voss discussed President Donald Trump's approach to empathy in a recent interview with The New York Times. Voss, who spent years negotiating for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, explained that Trump demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how others perceive situations, citing the president's decision not to target Iran's leader as evidence of this empathetic approach.
Voss elaborated that empathy is not necessarily about agreement, but about understanding another person's perspective, and he believes Trump possesses this skill to a high degree. When the conversation shifted to immigration, Voss maintained that Trump is aware of how people view these issues, though he makes decisions based on his own calculations.
Pressed for more specifics on empathy in immigration policies, Voss admitted he could not offer an informed opinion, emphasizing the complexity of such decisions and his distance from the situation. The interview concluded with Voss acknowledging the limits of his insight into the administration's actions.
