Ryan first outlined his support for the NY billionaire in a column published in his hometown newspaper.
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Ryan was the 2012 vice presidential running mate of Mitt Romney, who has been sharply critical of Trump.
Later in the day, Clinton, the likely Democratic nominee, said Trump “has gone so far as to insult and attack a distinguished federal judge, a man who was appointed on his merits, a man born in IN, which last time I checked was part of America, to two Mexican parents, who is presiding now, the judge is, over a lawsuit pointing out how fraudulent Trump University is”.
Ryan’s column Thursday focused on passing a House policy agenda he’ll roll out this month.
I wasnt just going to sign up sight unseen without even having a conversation or knowing what direction, because he had only mentioned a few policies in the primary, Ryan said. And I’ve had to speak up on time to time when that has occurred, and I’ll continue to do that if that’s necessary.
It’s an about face from just last week, when Trump stood in front of his supporters in New Mexico and attacked her for not appearing on stage with him.
It was Ryan’s endorsement that he celebrated. “I respect her. I have always liked her”.
The speaker also appears to be calculating that, by backing Trump now, he can increase his role in filling in the blanks – or stopping the spinning wheel – in the GOP nominee’s policy agenda. The Constitution’s requirement that the judiciary be independent? It was a sad day for the speaker, for his party and for all Americans who hoped that some Republican leaders would have the fortitude to put principle over partisanship, job security or the forlorn fantasy that Mr.Trump will advance a traditional GOP agenda. Which ideas do he and his party’s nominee share?
“Hillary Clinton is a stiff”. They lost a powerful ally in Ryan on Thursday.
The Fellowship of Reconciliation has been one of several groups monitoring the impact of Trump’s rhetoric about not only Muslims and refugees, but Latinos and other people of color. “I’m very pleased”, Trump said in an interview. So much for faith and family.
“Trump leaves no other options”, Gerson wrote. Why else would Trump have lavished campaign contributions on politicians he now claims are incompetent? Will it pull the hard-line Freedom Caucus behind Trump, as well as establishment Republicans? To support Trump would leave them “humiliated”.
So great to have the endorsement and support of Paul Ryan, Trump wrote. That is not the case.
Susana Martinez is looking forward to meeting presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump “in the near future”, a spokesman for Martinez said Friday night.
Wasserman Schutz went after the Wisconsin Republican over his positions on health care, taxes and pro-life policies – alleging his vice presidential run last election cycle was partially responsible for changes in the party. “And I think it’s safe to say Donald Trump is very different from what we’re accustomed to”. Foolhardy perhaps, but obvious. He added, “I hope it’s not”.
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Now, only a handful of Republican leaders recognize that there’s more to lose than gain from a Trump presidency. I am sure Ryan is still a decent and intelligent guy. “I had friends wishing I would”, Ryan said from his congressional office just down the hill from where he lives in the small Wisconsin city where he grew up.
