President Trump wished Rep. Paul Ryan well on Twitter Wednesday, saying that the outgoing speaker of the House has a “legacy of achievement that nobody can question.”
Trump tweeted:
Speaker Paul Ryan is a truly good man, and while he will not be seeking re-election, he will leave a legacy of achievement that nobody can question. We are with you Paul!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2018
News broke Wednesday morning that Paul Ryan will not be seeking re-election.
Counselor to the speaker Brendan Buck said, “This morning Speaker Ryan shared with his colleagues that this will be his last year as a member of the House.”
“He will serve out his full term, run through the tape, and then retire in January. After nearly twenty years in the House, the speaker is proud of all that has been accomplished and is ready to devote more of his time to being a husband and a father.” (RELATED: BREAKING NEWS: Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Re-Election)