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

Week 37
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 allege 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.[12]	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.[13] 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.[14] While speaking on Fox News Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Chicago a "warzone" after a woman was shot by federal agents.[15]
Week 38
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.[16] National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that it would be the Democrats' fault for any job loss during the shutdown.[17] President Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad spoke over the phone.[18] While speaking to CNN News Central White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller claimed that President Trump had plenary authority to deploy national guard troops into cities.[19] The Deputy Director of the CIA Michael Ellis replaced the agencies general counsel with himself.[20]
Tuesday, October 7	President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House.[21] Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies to Senate Judiciary Committee.[22] Office of Management and Budget announced that furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay during the shutdown.[23]	President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Wednesday, October 8	In a Truth Social post, President Trump called for the jailing of Illinois officials for "failing to protect ICE officers".[24] President Trump announces that his deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas had been reached and that the remaining hostages would be released.[25] President Trump, members of his administration, independent journalists, and online commentators participated in a round table against ANTIFA.[26] The Interior Department canceled the Esmerelda 7 project, which would have developed one of the worlds largest solar power projects.[27]	President Trump participates in a roundtable on ANTIFA.
Thursday, October 9	President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the White House.[28] President Trump holds a cabinet meeting.^[citation needed] Hamas and Israel sign President Trump's ceasefire deal.[29] New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in Virginia by President Trumps Justice Department, as Trump has continued to call for her to be prosecuted.[30] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion bailout for Argentina which included a currency swap.[31][32]	President Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb President Trump holds a cabinet meeting.
Friday, October 10	First Lady Melania Trump announces that 8 children displaced during the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families following talks with Putin.[33] President Trump announces the second agreement with pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, to bring American drug prices in line with the lowest paid by other developed nations.[34] A spokes person for the Office of Management and Budget confirmed after a post by Director Russell Vought that seven agencies had laid off about 4,000 employees due to the shutdown.[35] President Trump announced via Truth Social that he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods beginning on November 1.[36]	First Lady Melania Trump giving a speech in front of the Blue Room
Saturday, October 11	About 700 employees were reinstated at the Department of Health and Human Services reportedly after they were fired in error.[37] President Trump directed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to use all available funds to pay the US military during the shutdown in a Truth Social post.[38] The US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard to Illinois.[39] In a Truth Social post, President Trump displayed a rendering of a potential triumphal arch to be built in the capitol opposite the Lincoln Memorial.[40]
Sunday, October 12	Vice President Vance indicated that President Trump was seriously considering invoking the Insurrection Act due to reportedly out of control crime in U.S cities.[41] Through a Truth Social post, President Trump alleged that President Biden had placed FBI agents in the crowd of the January 6th Capitol attack.[42] President Trump announced Dan Scavino as Head of Personnel.[43]
Week 39
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, October 13	President Trump addresses the Israeli Knesset and pledged support to Israel as the Gaza Peace Plan began.[44] President Trump attends the Gaza peace summit.[45] Andrew Giuliani director of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force announced a drone security system for the 2028 Olympics and the 250th anniversary of the US.[46]	President Trump delivers remarks to the Knesset. President Trump delivers remarks to world leaders. President Trump participates in a Middle East peace ceremony.
Tuesday, October 14	President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.[32] President Trump posthumously awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[47] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new rules for press outlets and demanded that the outlets sign or turn in their press badges. Per the new policy outlets could not use or obtain any unauthorized material even if it was unclassified.[48] Former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury, and is the third critic of President Trump facing criminal charges in a few weeks.[49]	President Donald Trump posthumously awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Wednesday, October 15	After the issuing of new press rules from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, all press outlets, excluding OANN rejected to agree to the new rules and turned in their press badges.[50] While speaking on the Charlie Kirk Show Vice President JD Vance responded to concerns about racist Young Republicans group chat stating that it was "what kids do" and that he did not want to ruin lives over it. The majority of the chat participants were aged 24-35.[51] A federal judge issued a restraining order against the Trump administration to stop them from firing workers during the ongoing shutdown.[52]
Thursday, October 16	President Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone.[53] US Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration over new fee added to H-1B worker visas, as the fee infringes on the Immigration and Nationality Act.[54] At least three labor unions sued the Trump administration in connection with the searching of VISA holders social media.[55]
Friday, October 17	President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.[56] In an agreement between the US Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers union it was announced that loan forgiveness for eligible borrowers would be offered.[57] Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a US strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people.[58]	President Trump participates in a bilateral Lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Saturday, October 18	Vice President Vance delivers remarks at the 250th Anniversary for the United States Marine Corps in Camp Pendleton, CA. During the ceremony, live ammunition was fired and exploded over Interstate-5 with shrapnel hitting police vehicles.[59][60] About 2,600 No King's protests were planned in opposition against the Trump administration across the country.[61] In response to the No King's protest President Trump posted an AI video of him in a fighter jet dropping fecal matter on protestors.[62]	Vice President Vance delivers remarks at the 250th anniversary for the United States Marine Corps.
Sunday, October 19	President Trump announces that the United States will decrease aid to Colombia and enact tariffs if it does not stop drug production.[63]
Week 40
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, October 20	President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, resulting in a critical minerals deal between the two countries.[64] Demolition of the East Wing's facade begins to make room for the White House State Ballroom.[65] The US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that President Trump was able to deploy the National Guard to Portland.[66]	President Trump participates in a bilateral lunch with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Tuesday, October 21	Vice President Vance and Second Lady Usha visited Israel in effort to strengthen the Gaza Peace Plan and ceasefire.[67] Paul Ingrassia, withdrew from consideration to lead the Office of Special Counsel after offensive text messages were made public. Ingrassia had been nominated by President Trump.[68] The state of Arizona sued Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to force him to swear in Rep Adelita Grijalva. Grijalva had been elected on September 23, and has yet to be sworn in.[69] President Trump was questioned in the Oval Office about his attempt to receive $230 million in damages from the Justice Department over investigations into his 2016 campaign ties with Russia and the 2022 search of Mar-a-Largo for classified documents.[70]
Wednesday, October 22	President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.^[citation needed] Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Pacific Ocean, killing three people.[71] Sanctions against two major Russian oil companies were announced by the US Treasury and the European Union.[72]	President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Thursday, October 23	President Trump announces that he would not move forward with deploying federal troops to San Francisco.[73]
Friday, October 24
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, October 26
Week 41
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, October 27
Tuesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 29
Thursday, October 30
Friday, October 31

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

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