House Speaker Paul Ryan will not campaign with Trump, but still endorses him
WASHINGTON _ House Speaker Paul D. Ryan will not campaign with Donald Trump and told House GOP lawmakers to make their own decisions on whether to support the presidential nominee.
"You all need to do what's best for you in your district," Ryan told Republicans, according to someone on the call granted anonymity to discuss the private session.
Ryan also reiterated that he would work to ensure Democrat Hillary Clinton does not get a "blank check" with a Democrat-controlled Congress.
Ryan stopped short of yanking his endorsement of Trump, but told members he would not defend the presidential nominee or campaign with him for the remainder of the election.
_ Tribune Washington Bureau
