Trump claims to fight for the third term by alleging election fraud

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he has the right to run for a third term. Although the US Constitution prohibits the president from serving more than two terms, he has tried to justify himself by alleging fraud in the 2020 election.

Trump told supporters at a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa on Thursday (October 22) evening that he may not be eligible to run for re-election under the law. However, claiming that he was cheated in the 2020 elections, he said, "I have the right to contest again because of the fraud in the elections." According to Trump, he won the election three times.

However, no reliable evidence has been found to support allegations of fraud in the 2020 elections. According to the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, no person can be elected president more than twice. As a result, Trump's claim will face constitutional obstacles. Trump himself admitted in the rally that this provision of the Constitution is very clear and it is difficult to find alternative interpretations or loopholes.

Previous comments on the third term

Trump has expressed interest in running for a third term as president several times before. He told reporters in October 2025 that he would "love very much" to run for a third term if given the chance. He also raised the possibility of another term at a public rally in Texas last February.

Last year, Trump's official online store started selling caps with 'Trump 2028' on them. He was also seen wearing the cap at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in July.

Trump's close aides, however, dismissed these remarks as trivial comments or political jokes. US House Speaker Mike Johnson said last year that Trump spoke of a third term to provoke or mock Democrats. At the same time, he said that he does not see any real possibility of amending the constitution to give Trump a chance to fight again. However, a section of the opposition fears that it will not be right to dismiss Trump's statement as a mere joke.

midterm elections

Meanwhile, Trump urged supporters to actively vote to increase Republican seats in the November midterm elections. He asked his followers to vote as if he himself was on the ballot.

Given Trump's recent decline in popularity, there is uncertainty about how much this strategy will benefit Republicans.