Asked About Bannon Criticism, Ryan Says He Is 'Looking Forward'

Donald Trump’s incoming chief strategist and senior counselor, Steve Bannon, has described House speaker Paul Ryan as the “enemy” and has called for his removal from the speakership. But Ryan said at the Capitol Tuesday he is moving past that criticism and called on his fellow Republicans to “look forward.”

“I’m not looking backwards, I’m looking forward,” Ryan told reporters when asked about Bannon’s past comments. “I’m looking forward to how we make this work for the American people, how we help president-elect Trump be the most successful president in our lifetimes.”