Paul Ryan: Trump Must Accept “The Election Is Over”

“So, the election is over. The outcome is certain, and I really think the orderly transfer of power — that is one of the most uniquely fundamental American components of our political system.

“And I think it’s really important that we respect that, we respect the will of the people, and if we don’t, we end up doing damage to our country, to our democratic institutions and norms and to the cause of freedom.

“So frankly, I really think it’s in the president’s best interest to acknowledge these things and not just have the GSA technically facilitate the transfer of power, but to embrace the transfer of power, the system we have.

“I think it’s in his best interest and clearly in the American people’s best interest to do that.” Former GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan, speaking at a banking conference.