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Fact check: Trump lies that he’s ‘already served three’ terms as president

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During a rally in Michigan, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that he served three terms as president, including a term during Joe Biden's presidency. Trump has been pushing the narrative that he won the 2020 election, despite losing to Biden, and suggested that he had three victories when, in reality, he only won in 2016 and 2024. He also claimed, without evidence, that Democrats attempted to cheat in the 2024 election. Trump hinted at exploring ways to serve beyond his second term, in contradiction to the 22nd Amendment. His remarks continue a pattern of misleading statements about election results and his tenure.

Fact check: Trump lies that he’s ‘already served three’ terms as president

At a Michigan rally, Trump claimed he served a term during Biden's presidency, despite Biden being president from 2021 to 2025, and Trump having no 'middle term'.

Trump incorrectly stated he won three presidential elections, although he only won in 2016 and 2024, and lost the 2020 election to Biden.

He falsely asserted that he won Michigan three times; he lost the state to Biden in 2020 by over 150,000 votes.

Trump has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Democrats attempted to cheat in the elections, including the one he won in 2024.

Despite the constitutional limit of two terms, Trump has publicly mused about finding methods to extend his presidency beyond his second term.

His claims about serving three terms and election victories are part of a broader pattern of falsehoods regarding his electoral history.

The rally and Trump's statements continue to reflect his persistent denial of the 2020 election results and his desire to alter constitutional constraints.

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