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Trump declares victory on election night despite incomplete results
On Nov. 3, 2020, President Trump declares victory in the presidential election while votes are still being counted in key battleground states. He claims fraud without evidence and states "we did win this election." This early false claim sets the foundation for the months-long campaign to overturn the election results.