Paul Ryan: A Farewell Address
From Conservative Stalwart to Pariah
Longtime House Speaker Delivers Farewell Address at Library of Congress
Paul Ryan, the 54th speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has delivered his farewell address at the Library of Congress. The Wisconsin Republican, who served as Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate in 2012, has long championed a brand of conservatism that is at odds with today's Republican Party.
In his address, Ryan reflected on his 20 years in Congress, during which time he advocated for lower taxes, entitlement reform, and hawkishness. However, he also expressed his disappointment with the current state of the Republican Party, which he said has become too focused on populism and tribalism.
"We have become a party of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories," Ryan said. "We have lost our way."
Ryan's address was met with mixed reactions from Republicans. Some praised him for speaking out against the party's slide into extremism, while others criticized him for not doing more to stop it.
However, Ryan's address is likely to be seen as a turning point in the Republican Party. It is a sign that the party is at a crossroads, and that its future is uncertain.
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