Despite recent tensions, Donald Trump says he still wants House Speaker Paul Ryan to remain chairman of the Republican National Convention this summer in Cleveland, Politico reports. "I'd love frankly for him to stay and be chairman," Trump said in an interview with Fox's Bill O'Reilly Tuesday night.
Ryan had offered Monday to step down as chairman of the convention if Trump asked, due to ill feelings that arose last week after he refused to endorse Trump, saying he wasn't ready. His remarks prompted Trump to say he was similarly "not ready to support Speaker Ryan's agenda."
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.