Donald Trump and Paul Ryan are better off without each other

Published May 12, 2016 11:18pm ET



Washington has been consumed by speculation over whether House Speaker Paul Ryan will eventually learn to stop worrying and embrace presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

But for all the fanfare generated by their Thursday meeting in D.C., the truth is that Trump and Ryan have more to gain this year by remaining apart than by awkwardly joining forces.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.