Marion McKeone: More storm clouds gather over White House

The young administration is already in disarray and besieged by infighting. Controversies and questions are mounting

US president Donald Trump meets with county sheriffs at the White House Picture: Getty

The Trump administration found itself in a state of disarray this weekend as three of the most influential West Wing occupants – including the president himself – fell foul of US laws and were forced into major reversals on foreign and domestic policies.

The third week of the US president’s young administration brought fresh turbulence and humiliation for the president as senior Republicans on Capitol Hill fled for cover, seeking to distance themselves ...