Year in Review: 2025
This year has been filled with shocking events. An assassination rooted in politics sent ripples across the globe. The return of Donald Trump to the White House has altered the course of the nation dramatically. The election of the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, was marked by white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel. Meanwhile, advertisements for blue jeans were everywhere, and the music industry mourned the loss of rock legends Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley.
As we approach the end of 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on a year that certainly defied expectations. There’s a special program titled “Who Can Forget 2025?” airing on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET on FOX News Channel, which also streams on the Fox Nation platform.
In this episode, familiar faces like Joe Concha, Abby Hornacek, Griff Jenkins, and David Usman will look back at the defining moments of this decade.
Abby Hornacek noted on the show, “The United States has never had a pope.” This significant event unfolded on May 8, following the death of Pope Francis in late April, marking a historic shift for the Catholic Church.
In the crime spotlight, events like the Charlie Kirk murder verdict in Idaho have drawn attention, highlighting some of the year’s most sensational crime stories.
The Chicagoan’s election to the papacy introduced a Midwestern touch to the Vatican and signaled the start of a new chapter for the Catholic Church—a surprising turn of events for many.
On the political front, Trump resumed his presidency on January 20, making history as the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms. His administration has aimed to shift the nation’s direction with a series of executive actions right from his first day.
Fox News contributor David Webb highlighted in the special that a key historical moment occurred under the Trump administration in June when the U.S. military initiated “Operation Midnight Hammer,” targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities.
This military action was part of a sequence of consequential foreign policy decisions, which included a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. An incident involving an alleged Venezuelan drug smuggling vessel also made headlines.
The realms of culture, politics, and entertainment occasionally intersected. For instance, Sidney Sweeney’s controversial ad for American Eagle jeans sparked outrage among progressives, who criticized its wordplay on “jeans” and “genes.” “Sidney Sweeney made jeans great again,” remarked FOX Business’s Cheryl Casson, encapsulating the divisive nature of the ad.
Additionally, the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, along with the release of Swift’s album “Life of a Showgirl,” added to the year’s buzz, as did various viral trends that emerged throughout 2025.
Tune into FOX News Channel on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET for the retrospective show, “Who Can Forget?” and catch up with the highlights of this remarkable year.
