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Donald Trump is in Asia, but he has left behind a White House in utter disarray

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo. Pic: Getty

Last week, almost a year since he was elected the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, angry, scowling and defensive, embarked on a vital 10-day trip to Asia. It was not the most auspicious of anniversaries for the beleaguered president.

He left behind a White House in utter disarray. His Attorney General is facing fresh allegations of perjury. His son Don Jr and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are under criminal investigation. ...