[Donald Trump refuses to endorse Paul Ryan in GOP primary]“I like Paul, but these are horrible times for our country," Trump said in the interview. "He strongly encouraged me to endorse Paul Ryan in next Tuesday’s primary," Pence said, "and I’m pleased to do it." As Donald Trump holds off endorsing House Speaker Paul D. Ryan in Wisconsin's Republican primary, his running mate enthusiastically endorsed Ryan on Wednesday, calling him a “longtime friend” and “strong conservative leader.”“I strongly support Paul Ryan, strongly endorse his reelection,” Indiana Gov. I’m not quite there yet.”Pence said that he discussed his endorsement of Ryan with Trump on Wednesday morning. "We need very strong leadership.

Source: Washington Post August 03, 2016 18:00 UTC