A government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, amid political tensions and Trump’s renewed 2028 campaign push.

A government shutdown began at midnight on October 1, 2025, after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, despite a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders. Trump posted photos on Truth Social showing "Trump 2028" hats on the Resolute Desk, which Democrats downplayed, with Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries rejecting the gesture. Jeffries called an AI-generated video of him racist and demanded accountability. The White House blamed Senate Democrats for the shutdown, while Trump's renewed interest in a 2028 run drew attention amid ongoing political tensions.