Aide: Ryan to make statement ruling out president bid

April 12, 2016 at 1:11 p.m. | Updated April 12, 2016 at 1:12 p.m.

by Associated Press

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., talks to reporters following a closed-door caucus meeting at Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Tea party conservatives have blocked a budget plan backed by GOP leaders, a blow to Speaker Ryan and a reflection of the anti-Washington mood pushed by GOP front-runner Donald Trump. The move by the House Freedom Caucus, the same band of conservatives that toppled his predecessor, would mean that the House would fail to pass a budget for the first time since Republicans reclaimed control of the chamber in 2011.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., talks to reporters following a closed-door caucus meeting at Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Tea party conservatives have blocked a budget plan backed by GOP leaders, a blow to Speaker Ryan and a reflection of the anti-Washington mood pushed by GOP front-runner Donald Trump. The move by the House Freedom Caucus, the same band of conservatives that toppled his predecessor, would mean that the House would fail to pass a budget for the first time since Republicans reclaimed control of the chamber in 2011.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON (AP) - An aide to House Speaker Paul Ryan says the Wisconsin Republican will address reporters Tuesday to formally rule out a run for president this year.

The statement comes after weeks of speculation that Ryan could emerge as the GOP nominee if there's a contested Republican convention. That's looking likely since front-runner Donald Trump may not collect the necessary delegates ahead of time.

Ryan's remarks will come at a mid-afternoon news conference at the Republican National Committee.

Ryan and his aides have continually denied the speaker has presidential ambitions this year, but their statements have not put the issue to rest.

Tuesday's appearance will be an attempt to do so once and for all. An aide confirmed Ryan's planned remarks, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of the event.

Upcoming Events