US EditionTrump, Mamdani promise to work to help NYC and tackle affordability amid cordiality
Trump and Mamdani pledged cooperation on New York City affordability and utilities, with Trump noting shared goals and one in 10 Trump supporters voting for Mamdani, according to reports.
- On Friday, November 21st at 3 pm, New York City Mayor‑Elect Zohran Mamdani will meet President Donald Trump in the Oval Office for their first in-person encounter since Mamdani's victory earlier this month.
- Mamdani plans to press affordability issues such as childcare, utilities, rent, and a $2.90 transit fare during the meeting, emphasizing New Yorkers' struggles this year.
- During the campaign, Trump repeatedly labeled Mamdani `100% Communist Lunatic` and threatened to withdraw federal funding, announcing the meeting on Truth Social Wednesday with a hostile tone.
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez deferred to Zohran Mamdani, saying `I think we let Zohran lead.` and noted he is preparing for his inauguration while advancing his agenda.
- Against a backdrop of public hostility, observers say how Friday's meeting will play out remains to be seen as Trump's emphasis on Mamdani's middle name deepens tensions.
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Trump praises New York mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting
US President Donald Trump and New York's incoming progressive mayor Zohran Mamdani were all smiles at a White House meeting on Friday, promising to set aside months of bitter feuding and cooperate on the city's future. Trump, who had previously labelled Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic", said the incoming mayor would do a "great job" leading the nation's biggest city.
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