Which candidate in the presidential election benefited the most from the split in the republician party?

While it can vary by election cycle, typically a candidate from a third party or a more moderate faction may benefit from a split in the Republican Party. For instance, in the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump capitalized on divisions within the Republican Party, positioning himself as an outsider and appealing to disenchanted voters. This split allowed him to secure the Republican nomination and ultimately win the presidency, as he attracted both traditional Republicans and those who felt alienated by the party establishment.