US EditionMamdani stands by ‘fascist’ claim despite ‘productive’ Trump meeting
Mamdani calls meeting productive despite labeling Trump a fascist and despot; they agreed to tackle New York City affordability amid ongoing political tensions.
- On Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, met President Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office and said he still believes Trump is a `fascist` and a `despot` while calling the meeting productive.
- After campaigning in the Bronx and Queens, Mamdani prioritized affordability when he sat down with the president, saying he must `deliver for New Yorkers` and advocate programs to ease the New York City affordability crisis.
- After months of campaign barbs, the two held a surprisingly cordial meeting in Washington, where President Donald Trump congratulated Zohran Mamdani and suggested he might feel comfortable moving back to New York under his mayoralty.
- Policy talks focused on shared goals such as housing and public safety, though deployment questions remained, with Mamdani trusting the NYPD and Trump saying `If they need it` on National Guard use.
- Looking beyond the White House meeting, Mamdani said he supports Jeffries for speaker if Democrats retake the 2026 midterms, needing Hochul and Albany's approval for tax plans.
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Future New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani (34) today answered in the affirmative when asked whether he still believes US President Donald Trump is a "fascist", even though he had a casual meeting with him at the White House on Friday, after which Trump praised him, and both men stressed their willingness to cooperate in front of reporters.
A first meeting between the newly elected mayor of New York and the U.S. president is surprisingly harmonious. According to Zohran Mamdani, the two politicians agree on issues. However, he holds on to his assessment of Trump.
At a meeting at the White House, the president and the newly elected New York mayor had surprisingly well understood each other. Mamdani then chooses hard words, but highlights the interests of his city.
Mamdani Claims It's 'Important' He Still Views Trump As 'Fascist,' 'Threat To Democracy' After White House Meeting
Democratic NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani stood by his calling President Trump a "fascist" and "threat to democracy" during a "Meet the Press" interview.
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