President Joe Biden’s empathy defined his campaign, but what’s perceived as one of his greatest political strengths may offer him diminishing returns now that he’s in the White House.

Biden has been in office for fewer than 100 days, but he’s already had what some observers may describe as too many opportunities to convey compassion. His responses to the country’s mounting coronavirus death toll, the mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado, and the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans are high on the list of examples.