On the one hand yes, Trump is expanding and broadening the participation level. However, most delegates are not casual new joiners. They have worked their way to that position. The transition has been building over the years because of the non-responsive behavior of the GOPe. Trump met up with a building movement, he did not create the movement.
I agree, Trump was in the right place and right time to reap and ride the Whirlwind.
“Trump met up with a building movement, he did not create the movement.”
You are absolutely correct. Trump figured it out and continues to foster it in most all things he does.
Smart marketing, catch the trend and ride it.