Did not Trump say he would stay Republican PROVIDING the rinos did NOT cut him out of the herd should he come out on top? IF the rinos try that, I would bet Crus and Trump will band together and run as independents. High possibility that voters will jump the rino ship and go for those two.
Will that be the Death of the Republican party? Most likely, should that happen.
I’m of the opinion that Trump could very well win as a third party. Cruz, I don’t know. I can’t see him leaving the party.
Some think a Trump win is the death knell for the GOP. Whether it is or isn’t depends on just how committed the GOP is to their RINO leanings.