August 1, 2016

Trump Gives Twitter Shout Out to Ryan's Primary Opponent

Donald Trump thanks Paul Nehlen, who is running against House Speaker Paul Ryan in Wis. primary, for his "kind words, very much appreciated," according to Twitter post. NOTE: Twitter post, which doesn't refer to specific remarks from Nehlen, comes after message posted on Nehlen's campaign website claiming Ryan misrepresents Trump's position on "religious test" for immigrants NOTE: Nehlen, a businessman who has never held public office, has been supportive of Trump; faces Ryan in Aug. 9 primary

Source: Bloomberg Politics