Here's the Message RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Had for Republicans After Cruz Dropped Out of Race

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus urged members of his party to unite behind Donald Trump after Ted Cruz ended his bid for the White House Tuesday night.

Calling Trump the "presumptive nominee," Priebus said the party's efforts needed to be focused on defeating Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Cruz ended his campaign after a devastating loss to front-runner Donald Trump in Indiana. Ohio Gov. John Kasich vowed to stay in the race, but his path to the nomination was not clear and appeared highly improbable.

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