Paul Ryan Says Vladimir Putin Not Welcome on Capitol Hill House Speaker Paul Ryan says Russian President Vladimir Putin won't get an invite to Capitol Hill. The comments come despite President Donald Trump possibly welcoming Putin to the White House this fall. Paul Ryan, via Politico Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reportedly in agreement with Ryan. Both men have admitted that Russia did try to meddle in the 2016
presidential election. Ryan and McConnell consider Russia an enemy and have struggled with Trump’s eagerness to strengthen ties with the Kremlin.