Former Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan called himself a “never-again-Trumper” and blamed former President Donald Trump for the GOP’s lackluster performance in the midterm elections.

Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” with co-anchor Jonathon Karl on Sunday, Ryan reflected on his tenure as speaker and his relationship with then-President Trump. He also warned that Republicans would have to work with Democrats in order to pass legislation, given the GOP’s thin majority.

“I’m proud of the accomplishments [during the Trump administration] – of the tax reform, the deregulation and criminal justice reform. I’m really excited about the judges we got on the bench, not just the Supreme Court, but throughout the judiciary,” Ryan told Karl. “But I am a never-again-Trumper. Why? Because I want to win, and we lose with Trump.” 

Ryan blamed Trump for several of the Republican election losses, including losing seats in the House in 2018, the presidency and Senate in 2020, and the failure to win the Senate in 2022, which he says Republicans “should have and could have won.” The former speaker attributed the losses to what he called the “Trump factor.” 

EXCLUSIVE: Just days after Donald Trump announces his third bid for the White House, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan calls himself a "Never-Again-Trumper."

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Ryan claimed that Trump was able to get his base to turn out for the primaries, delivering some Trump-endorsed candidates to victory, but that it wasn’t enough for general elections. He said he believed the Republican voter would “move on” in their support for Trump. 

“That’s why I don’t think he ends up winning the nomination at the end of the day,” Ryan said. “I think we have a great stable of good, capable conservatives who are more than capable of winning this primary for presidency and winning the election, and I think Republican voters know that. So that’s why I think our voters, ultimately who really want to win, are going to give us candidates who can win,” he said. 

Karl asked what it would mean if Trump were to win the Republican nomination for president again, to which Ryan said that “we probably, likely lose the White House. We just did in ‘20, so I think we probably lose the White House with Trump, and if there’s someone not named Trump, my guess is we win the White House,” he said, adding that he believed the former president was “unelectable.”  

When asked about the thin Republican majority in the House, Ryan said, “no matter what bill you’re gonna bring to the floor, it is almost impossible with that tight a majority to have just only your party passing legislation.” 

“If you have such a narrow majority, it’s going to be really hard,” he continued. “Having said that, there’s nothing as unifying as a really razor-thin majority,’ Ryan continued, explaining that Republicans must work with Democrats to pass legislation. 

Republicans clinched a majority in the House early last week, but the current projection by Decision Desk HQ shows a slim one, with Republicans controlling 219 seats to the Democrats 211, beating the 218-seat threshold for a majority. Some races have yet to be decided, but the majority will be slim regardless of races not yet called. 

Jason David Frank, best known for portraying Tommy Oliver, the original Green and White Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, died at 49 years old in Texas, a representative confirmed Sunday to media outlets.

“Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends, and fans very much,” Justine Hunt, a representative for Frank, told TMZ. “He will truly be missed.”

Although sources have not confirmed the cause of his death, TMZ reports that Frank’s death resulted from suicide.

Born in Covina, California, Frank began making waves in his career in the 1990s in both television and film adaptations of the popular franchise. During his time with the franchise, he started as the Green Ranger in Season 1. He later became the group leader as the White Ranger, and was a leading cast member for 123 episodes spread over 3 seasons.

Walter Jones, who played the Black Ranger alongside Frank in the family television series, told TMZ his co-star “was an inspiration to so many people.

“His presence will be dearly missed,” Jones said. “It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family. Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show. He had a wild sense of humor. We had our shares of ups and downs, but I stayed consistent about being an ear if he needed one. My prayers go out to his family and all that will miss him.”

Amy Jo Johnson, who played the Pink Ranger, posted a tribute to her former co-star on Instagram.

“Jase, you were beautiful and truly unique,” she wrote on Instagram. “My life just won’t be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, driven, and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Please Rest now In Peace.”

The actor was also a professionally trained mixed martial artist. During his 34 years of experience, Frank earned an 8th degree black belt in American Karate, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, won the gold medal at Mater Toddy’s Full Contact Muay Thai competition in Las Vegas, and created the martial art known as Toso Kune Do.

The World Karate Union Hall of Fame inducted Frank in 2003 as the American Karate Master of the Year.

Frank, who also trained taekwondo and judo, fought professionally from 2008 to 2010.

Frank owned and operated Rising Sun Karate and MMA,  founded Jesus Didn’t Tap, the first Christian line of MMA fighting apparel and gear.

Mike Bronzoulis, a closer friend and trainer of Frank, shared a picture of the two on Facebook after hearing the news of Frank’s death.

‘RIP my brother from another mother Jason David Frank, Bronzoulis wrote. “I’m still in shock. I’m feeling terrible he called left me a message and I took too long.”

‘Jason was a good friend to me and I will miss him” he added. “Love n prayers for his wife Tammy and their kids, I [pray] that God gets yall through this difficult time.’

Frank posted on Twitter last summer announcing he would make an appearance at the first edition of ComicCon Paraguay scheduled November 25th-27th.

Comic Con Paraguay November 25th-27th #paraguay #comicconparaguay See you there! pic.twitter.com/UyAqfzEkDM

— Jason David Frank (@jdfffn) July 21, 2022

Frank is survived by his wife, Tammie, and four children.