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Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump
Zohran Mamdani’s recent meeting with Donald Trump may indicate a new political approach in New York beyond entrenched partisan divisions, reflecting public desire for change.
- On Nov. 21, 2025, President Donald Trump met New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office, where they appeared jovial and pledged to cooperate on housing and affordability.
- Against a backdrop of resentment toward private-sector elites, the encounter reflected frustration linked to the 1980s New York political context and Mamdani's outreach beyond icy red–blue divisions.
- South Asian observers said Zohran Mamdani's polite, deflecting demeanour resembled a 'desi' tactic, while public reaction split between left‑side critics and supporters who praised his disarming approach.
- On CNBC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Mamdani following the meeting, saying Trump 'wants the best for New Yorkers' but called Mamdani's ideas old and unproven.
- The meeting signals possible cross‑partisan openings in local and national politics, as some commentators saw a potential left‑right populist alignment and a symbol of two Queens men bridging sharp divides.
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