For effect, Fox aired this side-by-side picture of the two.

During...America Live, [Megyn] Kelly claimed that Ryan's "conservative ideas, his optimism, even his language have been compared to that of the former president," adding: "You may be able to discern why." Kelly then aired a montage splicing together quotes by both men that purported to show the likeness between Ryan and Reagan...

...To further reinforce this idea, Kelly then interviewed Reagan's son, conservative radio host and frequent Fox guest Michael Reagan, who gave the Reagan seal of approval...

REAGAN: ...You can really tell the difference between somebody who just talks about Ronald Reagan, of which there are many, and those who have really studied Ronald Reagan. Paul Ryan is one of those people who studied Ronald Reagan, but also grew up in the Midwest, just like Ronald Reagan.