But a candidate who panders to the extremes and parades his own irresponsibility can not assume that he 'll win independent votes just because he slaps the independent label on a self-funded candidacy . Donald Trump changed his party enrollment this week from GOP to unaffiliated . In a column published in April , John Avlon explores Trump 's prospects as an independent candidate . Avlon : " The Republican Party is now more than ever the home of white nationalists.
Donald Trump changed his party enrollment this week from GOP to unaffiliated . In a column published in April , John Avlon explores Trump 's prospects as an independent candidate . Avlon : " The Republican Party is now more than ever the home of white nationalists.