Ryan Denies He’s Mulling Retirement

Speaker Paul Ryan said that he has not discussed the prospect of stepping away from Congress anytime soon with anybody, nor has the thought even crossed his mind, calling reports that he might resign next year “rank speculation,” Politico reports.

Said Ryan: “That’s what surprises me about this. That’s why I thought it was a very irresponsible piece. The idea that after passing tax reform, as if it’s the only thing I care about, I’m just going to leave, get up and go, it’s ridiculous.”