Paul Ryan calls himself ‘not a culture war guy,’ gets criticized by conservatives

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Paul Ryan faces conservative backlash for downplaying culture war concerns
Critics accuse Ryan of prioritizing financial interests over conservative values
Online debate ensues regarding Ryan's loyalty and alignment with establishment interests

Written By:Rohit Yadav

Updated: June 13 2023 01:53:28 PM ET

Paul Ryan, the former Speaker of the House and a Fox News board member, recently appeared as a guest on CBS “News” to discuss the Trump indictment. However, it was his comments about culture war issues that sparked controversy and drew criticism from conservatives. Ryan’s dismissive stance on these concerns has ignited a heated online debate.

During the interview, Ryan brushed aside conservative complaints about the political nature of the Trump indictment, reiterating his belief that Trump’s “baggage” renders him unelectable.

He expressed concerns about Trump’s impact on future elections, stating that nominating him would result in losses for the Republican Party in the Senate and the House.

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When asked about Republican lawmakers’ attempts to address age-inappropriate books and transgender rights, Ryan responded by stating, “I’m not a culture war guy.” This statement drew significant criticism from conservatives, who viewed it as a dismissal of vital issues affecting the nation’s values and the well-being of children.

Paul Ryan denounces GOP efforts to protect kids from racially divisive & sexual material, telling CBS he's "not a culture war guy" & those issues are "polarizing." Instead, he's focused on China & the debt.

I grew up idolizing him as many 30something conservatives. So lame. pic.twitter.com/OBmC8ieTDC
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) June 13, 2023

Conservative Backlash

Conservatives took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with Ryan’s stance. Some criticized his refusal to address concerns about racially divisive and sexual material infiltrating children’s education.

Others accused him of prioritizing corporate tax cuts over protecting children from harmful ideologies. Many expressed disillusionment, recalling their previous admiration for Ryan as a conservative figure.

Apparently, Paul Ryan is fine w/ your kids being groomed while being taught to hate each other based on skin color as long as the GOP donor class gets paid. https://t.co/q8JJKWhrWy

— Late Republic Politics (@LateRepublicPol) June 13, 2023

In the spring of 2021, Paul Ryan had the opportunity to fulfill every promise that Republicans had made to their voters.
Every single one.
Instead, he quit.
Out of spite.
Now he’s back.
He thinks the smoke has cleared, and you’ve forgotten.
Have you? https://t.co/SnZ05muMRz
— ChairmanOohMowMow (@ooh_mow) June 13, 2023

Paul Ryan has worked for Teneo, the PR shop for the Clinton family since 2021. He literally works for Democrats and Fox News at the same time.

There’s a word for people who get traded between groups and do anything for money. https://t.co/AQQaWoyYhF
— Emerald Robinson ✝️ (@EmeraldRobinson) June 13, 2023

Ryan’s association with Fox News and his work for Teneo, a PR firm linked to the Clinton family, have raised questions about his alignment and loyalty to conservative principles. Critics argue that his actions and statements demonstrate a willingness to prioritize financial gain and establishment interests over the values and concerns of the conservative base.

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Paul Ryan’s recent interview and his dismissal of culture war issues have generated significant backlash from conservatives. Critics argue that his refusal to engage with these concerns undermines the conservative cause and prioritizes financial interests over core principles.