It pointed out that the GOP had become a third party, which came behind independents and Democrats.

In my view we must embrace the Constitution, embrace the truth … History will judge us.

I made clear that if what they’re looking for are leaders willing to perpetuate the Lie …

former RNC Chair Michael Steele against the photo of Ronald Reagan

I’m not their person."

The sombre call for change was echoed within moderate Republican voices on social media.

It cannot be saved.

Liz Cheney after she was ousted as GOP Conference Chair

I left the GOP a year ago.

It’s time for a new party.

It’s past time."