ANALYSIS | President Donald Trump on Friday insisted it “doesn’t matter” if he asks foreign leaders to target his domestic political foes, again describing the powers of his office as unlimited.

On yet another remarkable Friday that capped yet another remarkable week in his roller-coaster-like term, the president once again opted against distancing himself from allegations that would have amounted to a major scandal for anyone who held the unofficial title of “leader of the free world.”

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But now, with a lifelong focus of tabloid gossip pages as president, it was just another Friday at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The White House grounds have been decked out for days, with the president hosting Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison for meetings, a midday joint press conference and an evening state dinner in the Rose Garden. But, yet again, scandal hung over the pomp and circumstance at the executive mansion