Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) warned that Donald Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE would "tear the Republican Party apart," suggesting he wouldn't back him if he won the nomination.

"I have to search my soul. I think he's very dangerous for the country, very dangerous for the party," the former Texas lawmaker said on MSNBC on Super Tuesday about whether he would support Trump.

"He will tear the Republican Party apart. If you listen to what he's saying, he wants to be king; he doesn’t want to be president.”

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When MSNBC host Chris Matthews pressed, DeLay said he's looking for a "man of faith" with principles, and "Trump ain't it."

He added that he voted for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzLoeffler calls for hearing in wake of Netflix's 'Cuties' Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list 'Parks and Rec' cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats MORE in the state's primary.

DeLay's comments came after Trump racked up wins in the majority of Super Tuesday states, with more potential victories on the table. The night will likely expand his delegate lead and put him in a solid position for the nomination.

Cruz won in Texas and neighboring Oklahoma.

DeLay cautioned that the party may not choose Trump if he comes into the convention with a plurality of delegates.

"All you guys that are saying Trump is now the nominee is going to have egg on their faces," he said.

“The delegates get to choose. It is a party function. The party is putting up a nominee.”

A GOP candidate only locks up the nomination with a majority of delegates. A plurality does not secure the nomination. If no candidate wins on the first convention ballot, many of the delegates become free to side with another candidate.

"All hell could break loose," DeLay said, describing that situation.