Timeline of the second Trump presidency (2025 Q4)

The following is a timeline of the second presidency of Donald Trump during the fourth and last quarter of 2025, from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. To navigate between quarters, see timeline of the Donald Trump presidencies.

Timeline

October 2025

Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Wednesday, October 1	A government shutdown begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT following the failure of Congress and President Trump to reach a compromise on a spending bill. [1] The Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is allowed to stay in her position until legal arguments in January 2026. [2] Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced the freezing of $18 billion in NYC infrastructure projects. [3] Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance brief members of the media.[ citation needed ] Watchdog group Public Citizen filed a complaint against the SBA and Department of Housing and Urban Development for violations of the Hatch Act regarding the shutdown. [4]	Press Secretary Leavitt and Vice President Vance brief members of the media.
Thursday, October 2	President Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social where Russell Vought is depicted as the grim reaper stating he was "...the reaper. He wields the pen, the funds and the brain." [5] Department of Education workers alledge that their out of office messages were forcibly changed to blame Democrats for the shutdown. [6]
Friday, October 3	President Trump announced that Hamas had until October 5 at 6 p.m. EDT to decide on offered ceasefire deal or the group would be quickly extinguished. [7] Hamas says it has agreed to some of the plans proposed by President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war, including the release of hostages and handing over administration of the enclave. [8] The Treasury Department released draft designs of a $1 coin bearing Trumps likeness to be released for the 250th anniversary of the United States. [9] Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced the freezing of $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects. [10] President Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social showing him throwing a TRUMP 2028 at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. [11] Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directs a lethal strike on a narco-trafficking vessel affiliated with designated terrorist organizations.[ citation needed ]	President Trump delivers remarks on Hamas' agreement to his proposed plan to end the war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs a lethal strike on a narco-trafficking vessel affiliated with designated terrorist organizations.
Saturday, October 4
Sunday, October 5	A federal judge blocked the deployment of additional National Guard troops to Portland. [12] President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke to about 10,000 gathered navy personnel at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the 250th Anniversary Celebration. [13]
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, October 6	The state of Illinois and Chicago, sued the Trump administration over the National Guard being deployed to the city. [14] National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that it would be the Democrats fault for any job loss during the shutdown. [15] President Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad spoke over the phone. [16]
Tuesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 8
Thursday, October 9
Friday, October 10
Saturday, October 11
Sunday, October 12

See also

• First 100 days of the second Trump presidency  – Period from January to April 2025
• List of executive actions by Donald Trump
• Lists of presidential trips made by Donald Trump (international trips)
• Second presidential transition of Donald Trump  – Transfer of presidential power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump
• Timeline of the 2024 United States presidential election

References

1. Gomez, Justin (October 1, 2025). "The US government has shut down. Here's what to know". ABC News. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
2. Mangan, Dan (October 1, 2025). "Supreme Court lets Fed Governor Lisa Cook keep job pending oral argument in January". CNBC. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
3. Mangan, Dan (October 1, 2025). "Trump administration freezes $18 billion in New York City infrastructure projects, Vought says". CNBC. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
4. Beitsch, Rebecca (October 2, 2025). "Watchdog group files Hatch Act complaint over federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown". The Hill. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
5. Koplowitz, Howard (October 3, 2025). "Trump stars in weird AI video depicting Project 2025 architect as grim reaper". Alabama. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
6. Feiger, Leah (October 2, 2025). "Government Workers Say Their Out-of-Office Replies Were Forcibly Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown". Wired. ISSN   1059-1028 . Retrieved October 6, 2025.
7. Shivaram, Deepa (October 3, 2025). "Trump gives Hamas a 'last chance' deadline to agree to a peace plan with Israel". NPR. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
8. Kelly, Laura (October 3, 2025). "Hamas accepts parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war, including release of hostages". The Hill. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
9. Stratford, Michael (October 3, 2025). "Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin". POLITICO. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
10. Shabad, Rebecca (October 3, 2025). "Trump administration pauses $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects amid shutdown". NBC News. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
11. Mancini, Ryan (October 3, 2025). "Trump posts AI video throwing 'Trump 2028' hat at Jeffries". The Hill. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
12. "Judge blocks deployment of National Guard troops to Portland amid controversy". KVAL. October 6, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
13. Walsh, Steve (October 6, 2025). "President Trump vowed to repay sailors who came out to Norfolk during the government shutdown". WHRO Public Media. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
14. Andone, Dakin (October 6, 2025). "Illinois and Chicago sue Trump administration over deployment of National Guard". CNN. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
15. Breuninger, Kevin (October 6, 2025). "Trump could 'start taking sharp measures' if next government funding bills fail: Hassett". CNBC. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
16. Phillips, Tom (October 6, 2025). "Brazil's president asks US to scrap tariffs in 'friendly' call with Trump". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved October 6, 2025.

U.S. presidential administration timelines
Preceded by Second Trump presidency (2025 Q3)	Second Trump presidency (2025 Q4)	Succeeded by Second Trump presidency (2026 Q1)