In an interview marking 100 days into his second term, Donald Trump recently claimed he has ‘already served three terms’ as U.S. President.
Trump’s latest claim about his presidential term
Donald Trump recently claimed he has “already served three terms” as U.S. President, sparking confusion and renewed debate about presidential term limits in America.
At a Michigan rally on April 29, held to mark 100 days into his second term, Trump addressed the crowd with a cryptic explanation.
Supporters chanted “three” in unison, pushing the idea of a third Trump term despite constitutional restrictions under the 22nd Amendment.
“Well, we actually already served three, if you count.
“But remember, I like the victories, I like the three victories which we absolutely had. I just don’t like the results of the middle term,” he continued.
“Trump referred to what he considers his victories in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections.
“This statement aligns with Trump’s long-standing claim that the 2020 election was stolen. However, there is no evidence supporting widespread fraud.”
Trump counts 2016, 2020, and 2024 as his “three victories”
Trump won the 2016 election, defeating Hillary Clinton and becoming the 45th President of the United States.
In 2020, he lost the election to Democrat Joe Biden, who was confirmed as the 46th President by every major outlet.
However, Trump never accepted that result, insisting the election was rigged and refusing to concede. On Twitter, he wrote, “I concede NOTHING! This was a RIGGED ELECTION!” — a message that fueled the Capitol Riots.
In 2024, Trump ran again and won the presidency, making him the 47th President, according to official results.
In his mind, these three elections — regardless of results — represent “three victories,” even if he did not serve consecutive terms.
Trump’s statement reflects his ongoing rejection of the 2020 election outcome
Trump’s idea of a third term relies on the belief that the 2020 election was stolen and that he was the rightful winner.He frequently refers to that year as a victory, despite the legal system, Congress, and Electoral College confirming Biden’s win.
Trump was charged in connection with his efforts to overturn the election, including conspiracy and defrauding the United States.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied wrongdoing throughout the investigation and trial process.
In late 2024, the federal case related to election interference was dismissed at the Justice Department’s request.
Despite this legal outcome, the event marked a defining chapter in Trump’s post-presidency narrative.
Allies ffloat the idea of amending the constitution for a legal third term
Some Republican figures have suggested **changing the 22nd Amendment** to allow Trump to legally seek a third term.
Representative Andy Ogles floated the idea of repealing term limits entirely in favor of Trump’s continued leadership.
Steve Bannon, Trump’s former strategist, implied that an amendment might not even be necessary to extend Trump’s presidency. He suggested that legal interpretations could make room for another term under extraordinary circumstances.
However, most legal scholars agree that such actions would be unprecedented and highly controversial in U.S. political history.
While he officially served as President from 2017 to 2021 and now again in 2025, the 2020 term remains disputed — by him.
The U.S. Constitution only allows two terms, and any change would require extensive legal reform and public support.
Still, Trump’s loyal base continues to echo his belief that he was robbed of a second term in 2020.
As the political landscape shifts, Trump’s third term rhetoric will likely remain a key part of his campaign identity.