Trump and Ryan issued a statement describing their meeting as a “very positive step toward unification” that recognized “many important areas of common ground” as well as areas where they disagree. Ryan stunned Republicans by withholding his endorsement a week ago when it became clear Trump was on a firm path to the nomination. WASHINGTON—Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan pledged to work together despite their differences after a meeting Thursday aimed unifying a party torn over Trump’s rise to the cusp of the Republican presidential nomination. The much-anticipated meeting unfolded as more Republicans have begun urging the party to put the extraordinary discord behind. Asked on Fox News who leads the party in his view, he said Ryan.

Source: thestar May 12, 2016 06:41 UTC