“Trump is an isolationist. And I think it’s dangerous in this world. We see it, we see the unfraying happening,”Jeb Bush said. | AP Photo Bush declines 4 times to commit to endorsing Trump

Jeb Bush ripped Donald Trump as an "isolationist" in a radio interview on Thursday, and repeatedly declined to support him if he’s the Republican nominee.

“Trump is an isolationist. And I think it’s dangerous in this world. We see it, we see the unfraying happening,” Bush said to conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt Thursday, before rattling off a list of international crises.


Bush also said it is “pretty clear” that the real estate entrepreneur doesn’t have the exposure and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and defense that is necessary to be president.

And then things got awkward when Hewitt pressed Bush to say whether he would support Trump if he is the Republican nominee.

"If Donald Trump is the nominee, will Jeb Bush support him and campaign for him?” Hewitt asked.

Bush responded, “Donald Trump will not be the nominee, because of the reasons we’re discussing right now.”

Hewitt asked him again, and Bush repeated the same point.

“Okay, I’ll try three times. Just go with me, because he’s ahead in New Hampshire, he’s ahead everywhere. Would Jeb Bush do the loyal Republican thing and support the nominee?” Hewitt asked.

“I have been a loyal Republican my entire adult life. I have supported and voted for every Republican candidate since Richard Nixon. That should give you some indication of my loyalty to the conservative cause,” Bush responded.

“So is that a yes, governor?” Hewitt questioned.

“That’s not a yes, it’s not a no. I’m just telling you, I don’t think it matters. I have been a loyal Republican, and if past is prologue, then I’m confident I’ll be supporting the Republican nominee,” Bush said still avoiding a definite answer.