The GOP is but the 'right' part of the left-right paradigm THEY control.  So certainly, the GOP/Republican party is just part of the Deep State itself. Yet, TRUMP did not need to struggle a win via a third party route.  It was logical to do it from within one of the two major parties, plus it cuts out a major competitor to do so.  Remember the many 'republicans' he was up against!  ALL OF HIS COMPETITION willing to tow the party line, or being too weak or dumb to do a damned thing if elected.  TRUMPs message awoke the sleeping giant.  This will not go back to bed.