Although the House speaker was quick to criticize the president, he broke with Donald Trump in declaring, "I do not think a Muslim ban is in our country's interests."
The Republicans will submit his nomination to the full House tomorrow, and approval is expected, but it's not a positive development for LGBT Americans.
Paul Ryan has voted to ban same-sex marriage and adoption by gay couples, and he voted against repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" ban on gays serving openly in the military.