PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump withholds support from Ryan, McCain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to support House Speaker Paul Ryan and longtime Sen. John McCain in their upcoming Republican primaries.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Trump said he is “not quite there yet” in backing Ryan, echoing the words the Wisconsin Republican used several months ago in withholding his endorsement of Trump before relenting weeks later with tepid support.

Ryan’s primary is Aug. 9.

Trump also declined to back McCain, a prisoner of war in Vietnam who was critical of Trump’s criticism of a Muslim American parents whose son was killed in Iraq. Trump criticized New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, who also admonished Trump for his comments.

Trump’s refusal to back the incumbents is a breach of political decorum that comes just two weeks after a convention designed to showcase party unity.