Mamdani says he will call Trump in coming weeks, relationship ‘critical’
Zohran Mamdani aims to build a crucial working relationship with President Trump to address federal-local tensions and prevent possible federal deployments and funding cuts.
- On Tuesday, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will call President Donald Trump before taking office, calling the relationship critical to the city’s success.
- President Donald Trump criticized Mamdani and suggested federal funds could be limited if Mamdani wins, on Truth Social and at a Miami rally last week.
- Mamdani said he will take proactive steps to dissuade Immigration and Customs Enforcement or National Guard deployments and previewed his points to NBC New York.
- Policy clashes raise stakes for millions of New Yorkers amid federal scrutiny as Mamdani's Democratic Socialist platform pushes rent freezes, fare-free buses, and childcare funded by higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- Despite an election-night jab, Mamdani plans pragmatic outreach to the White House before Jan. 1, 2026, after saying he will reach out and emphasizing the relationship’s importance.
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Mamdani says he will call Trump in coming weeks, relationship ‘critical’
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) said he will call President Trump, who has gone after him intensely as his political star has risen, in the coming weeks. “Do you plan to call President Trump?” WNBC’s Melissa Russo asked Mamdani in an interview that aired Tuesday. “I will be reaching out to the White…
Zohran Mamdani To Call Trump – “Will Be Critical To The Success Of This City”
Zohran Mamdani said he will be calling Donald Trump. In an interview, he admitted that “This is a relationship that will be critical to the success of this city.” Breitbart reported: New York City (NYC) Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani explained that the relationship he has with President Donald “will be critical to the success” of the city, and added that he plans to call Trump before taking office. … When asked by Russo if Mamdani planned to call Tr…
Zohran to Reach Out to the President: It's Critical to Success
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani confirmed Tuesday that he will reach out to President Trump before taking office New Year’s Day, telling NBC New York in an interview that the relationship between City Hall and the White House “will be critical to the success of the city.” Mamdani had already complained that Trump didn’t congratulate him on […] The post Zohran to Reach Out to the President: It’s Critical to Success appeared first on www.independentsen…
Mamdani to call Trump before taking office, vows to be ‘proactive’ in protecting NYC
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he plans to call President Donald Trump before taking office to establish communication and protect New York City’s interests. He said he aims to work “collaboratively with adversaries” but will resist any federal actions that harm New Yorkers.
Zohran Mamdani says he’ll reach out to Trump before taking office: ‘This is a relationship that will be critical’
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani confirmed Tuesday that he will reach out to President Trump before taking office on New Year's Day, telling NBC New York in an interview that the relationship between City Hall and the White House "will be critical to the success of the city."
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