Donald Trump: 'I am totally committed to the Republican Party'

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Republicans who are worried about Donald Trump running as an independent, splitting the party vote, and ushering in President Hillary Clinton or President Bernie Sanders, cast your fears aside.

When moderator Hugh Hewitt asked Trump during the CNN Republican debate if he was "ready to reassure Republicans you will run as a Republican and abide by the decision of Republicans," Trump replied: "I really am, I'll be honest." Trump said he has "gained great respect for the Republican leadership, gained great respect for the many — and I'm even going to say all, in different forms — people on the dais."

After re-dedicating himself to the Republican Party, Trump shared that he feels "very honored to be the frontrunner," and if he is "so fortunate to be chosen" as the nominee, he will do "everything in my power to beat Hillary Clinton."

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Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.