Photo: AFPWashington: The leader of the US House of Representatives distanced himself from Donald Trump on Monday as the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign sank deeper into crisis over his sexually aggressive remarks about women. House Speaker Paul Ryan told an emergency meeting of fellow Republican lawmakers that he would neither defend Trump or campaign with him in the coming 30 days, the time remaining to the 8 November presidential and congressional elections, but would focus on protecting Republican majorities in Congress. Also Read: Donald Trump takes it to a new low in US presidential debateHis comments were made during a conference call by Republicans in the US Congress, an official familiar with the call said. Also Read: Mike Pence gives Trump passing grade for debate vs HillaryRyan has had several public disagreements with Trump but until now has nonetheless supported his presidential bid. Also Read: Trump Vs. Hillary: What the media is saying on the second US presidential debateBut any attempt to replace Trump on the ballot this close to Election Day would face huge legal and logistical hurdles.

Source: Mint October 10, 2016 16:30 UTC