Donald Trump won’t endorse Sen. John McCain and is not “ready” to back House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary race in Wisconsin, the mogul said Tuesday.

“I like Paul, but these are horrible times for our country,” Trump told the Washington Post.

“We need very strong leadership. We need very, very strong leadership. And I’m just not quite there yet. I’m not quite there yet.”

Trump went on to praise Ryan’s Republican opponent, Paul Nehlen, who he said is running “a very good campaign.”

Ryan has endorsed Trump but has also repeatedly criticized some of the presidential nominee’s statements.

Ryan’s office issued a statement saying Trump’s endorsement isn’t being sought.

“Neither Speaker Ryan nor anyone on his team has ever asked for Donald Trump’s endorsement,” the statement said.

Trump was even more emphatic in not backing McCain.

“I’ve never been there with John McCain because I’ve always felt that he should have done a much better job for the vets,” Trump said. “He has not done a good job for the vets.”

Ryan is expected to easily defeat his rival. But McCain is locked in a tight re-election battle.