Trump Welcomes NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to White House Friday
President Trump is set to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday. The announcement came through a post on Trump’s Truth Social account earlier this week.
Meeting Details
The meeting will occur in the Oval Office, with specific details to be disclosed later. Mamdani’s team confirmed the meeting, emphasizing its significance for incoming mayoral administrations.
Agenda for Discussion
- Public Safety
- Economic Security
- Affordability Agenda for New Yorkers
A spokesperson for Mamdani noted that these topics reflect the priorities of over one million voters who supported him in the recent election.
Background Context
Leading up to the election, Trump frequently criticized Mamdani, labeling him a “communist” and expressing reservations about his leadership. In a post announcing the meeting, Trump reiterated this description, referring to the mayor-elect as “Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran ‘Kwame’ Mamdani.”
Trump endorsed independent candidate Andrew Cuomo just before Election Day and threatened to withdraw federal funding from New York City if Mamdani were elected.
Post-Election Remarks
After Mamdani’s victory, Trump stated in a Fox News interview that he wished to see the city succeed, despite his feelings toward Mamdani. This marked a notable shift from the direct criticisms he made during the campaign.
Mamdani’s Response
During his campaign, Mamdani also criticized Trump and his administration. In his Election Night victory speech, he directly addressed the president. However, following the election, he expressed a willingness to collaborate with Trump. Mamdani’s team reached out to the White House to facilitate the upcoming meeting, aiming to discuss critical issues facing New Yorkers.
“I want to just speak plainly to the president about what it means to actually stand up for New Yorkers and the way in which New Yorkers are struggling to afford this city,” Mamdani stated in a recent interview on MS NOW.
