Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan is a prominent figure in American conservatism, known for serving as the Speaker of the House from 2015 to 2019. He is recognized for advocating fiscal conservatism, which emphasizes reducing government spending, lowering taxes, and balancing the federal budget. Ryan supports free market policies and has been a key proponent of entitlement reform, particularly regarding programs like Medicare. His budget proposals often aimed to reduce the size of government. As a vice-presidential nominee in 2012, he became a symbol of the Republican Party's commitment to conservative economic principles.