Tycoon gets backing from Speaker Ryan in U-turn

Washington, Nov. 6: In a last-minute campaign boost for Donald Trump, US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan is back on board with the Republican presidential candidate in his bid for the White House.

Mr Ryan, a top Republican, had said in early October he would no longer campaign or defend the controversial 70-yearold real estate billionaire’s comments following the leak of a 2005 video showing Mr Trump making lewd comments about women.

But Saturday, Mr Ryan, 46,

Vote Republican— Donald Trump, our Senate candidates, and our House candidates—so we can start turning things around

— Paul Ryan, U.S. House Speaker

made a final case for the Republican presidential candidate. Mr Ryan and Mr Trump have had a turbulent relationship throughout the course of the election, but Mr Ryan has maintained his endorsement and announced he voted for the party’s nominee in Tuesday’s election.

“Take a look at what a unified Republican government can get you. And then vote Republican — Donald Trump, our Senate candidates, and our House candidates — so we can start turning things around,” Mr Ryan said.

“Over the last five weeks, I have travelled to nearly 25 states and more than 50 cities. I know we are ready to revitalise the American Idea,” he said.