The Republican Party self-destructed long before Trump came along. Trump is more of a Libertarian imho, who is smart enough to understand how the end game is played in our current electoral climate. The majority of the electorate only understands a two party system. Trump knew this, which is why the Republican machine has fought so hard to get rid of him. You may very well see the Libertarian Party rise up next Presidential election, as there's an awakening going on in our great country, the likes of which we haven't seen since the days of our forefathers. 

A third party presidential candidate has no chance of winning this election, true. Time to cast a vote. I choose, albeit reluctantly, to vote for the guy who at least loves his country more than a soulless creature who is bought and paid for by ISIS.