Trump on Paul Ryan Retiring

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"House Speaker Paul Ryan announced he is on his way out — and he’s defending Donald Trump’s presidency until the bitter end.
Ryan told reporters Wednesday morning that he will not run for reelection this November, following a standard framework: He wants to see his kids more, and be a present husband. But his final remarks at the press conference were perhaps the most poignant. Asked if Trump’s reshaping of the Republican Party played a role in his decision, Ryan said, “Not at all.”

“I’m grateful for the president for giving us this opportunity to get the country on the right track,” he said. “The fact that he gave us the ability to get this stuff done makes me proud of the accomplishments that I’ve been a contributor to. It makes me satisfied that I’ve made a big difference and he’s given us that chance, and I’m grateful to him for that, and that’s really how I see it.”

His defense of Trump in itself is not particularly surprising: Ryan is a party man. But it’s also a perfect articulation of a calculation — or perhaps miscalculation — Republicans made with Trump.”*

Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola

Cast: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola

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[irishlamb]

I didn't think there could be a worse speaker than I John John Boehner until Paul Ryan he spent his whole career stickin it to poor people and elderly.

[anotherbuttchair]

And as an outgoing congressman, will make 6 figure pension for the rest of his life, quite a racket.

[hudsle]

Hope Ryan remembers to swing by the Congressional coat-check and pick up his spine on the way out. Be a shame to just leave it there gathering dust.

[angrynoodletwentyfive]

$1.50... a week? not an hour? not even a day? that's not even enough extra money to buy 1 school lunch a week (at my old high school) that's something to be proud of?

[rougeful]

now if only trump and pence would go away too

[kratos]

Dont let the door knob hit ya on the way out Ryan..

[bluesmokegamer]

Paul Ryan didn't bow his head. He got down on his knees.

[vinnythewebsurfer]

Phil defranco said it best when he showed off a carpet as Paul Ryan’s replacement.

[MrGnidlih]

Well, Ryan got his part of the loot so why hang around for the impeachment.

[astrolexy]

Cenk’s impersonation of trump has me dying laughing omg

[reallyaznokidding]

Can't unsee Paul Ryan weight lifting, just like can't unsee #45 hair blowing in the wind.

[showkingsent]

Trumps tweet actually meant "Bye Felicia".

[poponachtschnecke]

Wow, that latest tweet was definitely not written by Trump.

[FFVison]

John, it's not that he doesn't know how to win. He's just been winning so much that he got sick of winning. :-P

[jujzrz]

By "we're with you", does he mean he's out soon, too?

[PersonalPariah]

I get the feeling that the teacher he is quoting was being sarcastic...

[NA-ckcz]

When will be the next meeting of Trump, Pence and Ryan together? Just curious....

[cameronmoore]

Costco Shopping School Secretary didn't move the needle on PR's sarcasm detector?..

[Jayup]

So in this season Paul Ryan gets booted wonder who gets the boot next season.

[missleo]

About time!! For Paul Ryan to retired😃😃