Trump thrashes Paul Ryan after former House speaker tells GOP to dump the former president

Former President Donald Trump on Friday launched a string of criticisms of Paul Ryan after the former House speaker urged Republican voters to move the party away from the 45th president.

Ryan, speaking at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, claimed the Republican Party is at a "crossroads" but avoided talking about Trump by name.

"We win majorities by directing our loyalty and respect to voters and by staying faithful to the conservative principles that unite us," he continued. "This was true even when the person leading our movement was as impressive, polished, and agreeable as they come."