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Jeb Bush releases a political ad campaign against Donald Trump._ by [Michael Scherer](https://time.com/author/michael-scherer/) ## Michael Scherer Feb 3, 2016 2:35 AM UTC by [Michael Scherer](https://time.com/author/michael-scherer/) ## Michael Scherer Feb 3, 2016 2:35 AM UTC Donald Trump long ago turned Jeb Bush into a “low-energy” punchline. But Bush isn’t done [punching back](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smOptl93%5F3U&feature=youtu.be). In a new two-minute ad, which will run this week in New Hampshire, he contrasts the controversial antics of candidate Trump, including a critical clip from Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, with Bush’s own tough-talking campaign stump speech. In the most recent, [RealClearPolitics average of polls](http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/nh/new%5Fhampshire%5Frepublican%5Fpresidential%5Fprimary-3350.html), Trump is the frontrunner polling at 34%, compared to forth place Bush, who is polling at about 11%. ## Transcript Where I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters, okay? He's not a war hero. He's a war hero. He's a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren't captured. Seriously, no. I mean he insulted Every veteran with these insane statements about how this is your fault that you're captured or shot down, with total lack of respect. Donald Trump facing new criticism. He appeared to mock a reporter with a disability. You gotta see this guy, I don't know what I said, I don't remember! This, when seeing Carly Fiorina on TV. Look at that face, would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president? Donald Trump has a woman problem. Where I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any votes, okay? I am sick and tired of politicians that find ways to discourage people to make themself look strong. It is not strong to insult women. It is not a sign of strength. It is not a sign of strength when you say that a POW is a loser because they got caught. John McCain is a hero. [ APPLAUSE ] It is not a sign of strength disparaging the disabled in this country. It is not. It is a sign of deep insecurity and weakness. I hope you want someone who has a heart for people. I hope you want someone who has a spine. Who will stand on principle has a proven record to show it. You want a president that as commander in chief will have a steady hand that wont say the craziest stuff in the world to create insecurity for us and for the troops that we count on to keep us safe. So you all have this incredible opportunity. You have the responsibility of reshaping this race. I have total confidence and belief that you'll make the right choice. I humbly ask for your support and I promise you should I be our party's nominee I will unite around common purpose and the conservative cause and I will defeat Hillary Clinton and we will restore America's greatness. I'm Jeb Bush and I approve this message. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4205547/jeb-bush-ad-donald-trump/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4205547/jeb-bush-ad-donald-trump/"},"headline":"Jeb Bush Attacks Trump Hard in Two-Minute Ad","datePublished":"2016-02-03T02:35:59.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-05T08:41:02.196Z","description":"Donald Trump long ago turned Jeb Bush into a \"low-energy\" punchline. But Bush isn't done punching back. 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