Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) criticized the current state of American politics, stating that both major parties have prioritized populism over addressing the national debt. "Our politics are just fundamentally unserious right now, and they used to be better," Ryan remarked during an appearance on CNBC’s "Squawk Box" on September 4, 2026.
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Paul Ryan Critiques Current State of American Politics
Paul Ryan, the former House Speaker, expressed concerns about the current political climate in the United States, emphasizing a shift towards populism at the expense of serious discussions on national debt. He made these comments during a CNBC interview.
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Paul Ryan: Current state of politics ‘fundamentally unserious’
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Paul Ryan Critiques Current State of American Politics