Well it does fit the standard DJT pattern - make a deal, collect the profits, move on to the next deal. Setting the GOP up for another loss as you said.
While everyone here, Trumpeters & Cruzers alike, continue their rants against each other, there still is not a single poll showing either beating Hillary or Bernie & losing by a wide margin. You’d think there would be several showing them winning but nope.
I am neither, but I thought there were polls showing Cruz, Rubio, & Kasich beating Hillary.
I am not sure the GOP can win a presidency ever again, but this year, after Trump, the chances are even lower.