I can't say this for certain, but my guess is that Trump's supreme court picks weren't really him looking at potential nominees and instead were done based on the advice of his cabinet. (I'm certain that's how it is for most presidents).
Trump will likely appoint a republican friendly cabinet, for sure, which means their goals and agendas will be centered around the party as much as they are for trump.
But that said, I just don't think Trump cares about the republican party. He cares about it in as much as it's a vehicle for him to maintain power.
Said another way, I don't think trump the person cares about the republican party. I think the trump admin does.
If he wins, the only way I really see him personally caring about the next presidency is if he decide to try and run for a 3rd term (like he's floated).
Trump will likely appoint a republican friendly cabinet, for sure, which means their goals and agendas will be centered around the party as much as they are for trump.
But that said, I just don't think Trump cares about the republican party. He cares about it in as much as it's a vehicle for him to maintain power.
Said another way, I don't think trump the person cares about the republican party. I think the trump admin does.
If he wins, the only way I really see him personally caring about the next presidency is if he decide to try and run for a 3rd term (like he's floated).