Since the start of the 2016 election cycle, Donald Trump has made it clear that he is not part of the establishment. While it's been no secret that Trump has been at odds with the GOP, the highest ranking offical in the Republican party has decided to speak out.

Ryan's revenge

When a leaked audio tape was released last week, it exposed Trump's private thoughts about having sex with married women, and his ability to grab female private parts at will due to his celebrity status. The tape caused instant backlash, resulting in a ripple effect down the Republican party. Many congressional Republicans went as far as retracting their endorsement, and while House Speaker Paul Ryan has yet to do so, he did make it clear that he will not campaign for Trump moving forward.

In response, the billionaire real estate mogul accused Ryan of being a "weak" leader, while also claiming he was part of a "sinister plot" to destroy his campaign. As reported by Mediaite on October 15, Ryan has decided to respond.

Paul Ryan Pushes Back on Trump: I'm 'Fully Confident' the Election Will Be Fair https://t.co/eEMqVd3pnO pic.twitter.com/GFV16vv6Sa — Mediaite (@Mediaite) October 15, 2016

According to the spokeswoman for Ryan, Ashlee Strong, the Speaker of the House has pushed back at the claim of a conspiracy against Trump's candidacy for president. "Our democracy relies on confidence in election results, and the speaker is fully confident the states will carry out this election with integrity," Strong said of Ryan's current stance.

Trump's meltdown

Just hours before Ryan's response, the former host of "The Apprentice" went on a Twitter tirade, accusing the media and others of working together in the form of an anti-Trump conspiracy. "This election is being rigged by the media pushing false and unsubstantiated charges, and outright lies, in order to elect Crooked Hillary!

Trump tweeted, while also saying that their efforts could "poison the minds of the American voter."

This election is being rigged by the media pushing false and unsubstantiated charges, and outright lies, in order to elect Crooked Hillary! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 15, 2016

Election update

Trump's latest attempt at lashing out against his critics comes with his poll numbers dropping in recent weeks.

Hillary Clinton currently holds a six point lead in the latest Real Clear Politics national rolling average, while also pulling ahead in important swing states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Colorado, and Virginia.