President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani at the White House on Friday. The meeting, scheduled to take place in the Oval Office, marks a potential shift in the relationship between the Republican President and the Democrat mayor.
In a post on his Truth Social platform Thursday, Trump stated, “NYC Communist Mayor, Zahran Mamdani, requested a meeting. We have decided to hold it in the Oval Office this Friday, November 21st.”
Earlier this week, Trump indicated his willingness to meet with Mamdani, suggesting they could “work something out.” This comes after a period of intense criticism, where Trump frequently labeled Mamdani a “communist” and predicted the “destruction of New York City” under his leadership. Trump had also threatened to deport Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and is now a naturalized U.S. citizen, and to withhold federal funding from New York City.
Mamdani, a former Congressman, rose to prominence as a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, particularly his stance on immigration. His campaign focused on progressive policies and a direct opposition to what he described as Trump’s “aggressive” anti-immigration agenda during his second term.
The 34-year-old Mamdani garnered significant support in New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo by a substantial margin. In his election night victory speech, Mamdani expressed his desire for New York to demonstrate how to defeat the President. However, the following day, while discussing his plans to “Trump-proof” New York, the newly elected mayor also stated his willingness to collaborate with anyone, including the President, if it would benefit the residents of New York City.
The meeting between Trump and Mamdani is expected to address key issues facing New York City, including federal funding, infrastructure, and immigration policies. The outcome of this meeting could significantly impact the relationship between the city and the federal government.
