I’m not sure about this. Not sure what you mean about “defund”.
Trump has said repeatedly “no third party” and that he is taking over the Republican party. Definitely the R party needs a hot high colonic, roto-rooter, fine tooth comb going over, termint tent, and plenty of arrests of those who need it, etc.
Make them find campaign money “at home”.
Stop the myth that the biggest war-chest wins, regardless of service or ideology.