Trump and Mamdani: From Insults to Smiles in the Oval Office
World
Despite a history of sharp exchanges, U.S. President Donald Trump and New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held a notably warm and constructive meeting at the White House, choosing to focus on cooperation for the good of the city.
Trump welcomed Mamdani to the Oval Office on Friday, even though the mayor-elect had previously branded himself the president’s “worst nightmare” and criticized the administration as “authoritarian.”
In contrast to their earlier hostility, the meeting unfolded in a friendly atmosphere. Trump — who once called Mamdani a “100 percent communist lunatic” and a “complete psycho” — praised him during the meeting and said he was impressed by the incoming mayor.
“I think he’ll surprise some conservatives,” Trump remarked while standing beside the democratic socialist.
Both sides focused on shared goals, including support for New York City, financial issues, and stronger cooperation between federal and city authorities.
For Mamdani, who until recently remained relatively unknown to the broader public, the encounter marked an important political moment: his first face-to-face meeting with one of the world’s most influential leaders.
In contrast to their earlier hostility, the meeting unfolded in a friendly atmosphere. Trump — who once called Mamdani a “100 percent communist lunatic” and a “complete psycho” — praised him during the meeting and said he was impressed by the incoming mayor.
“I think he’ll surprise some conservatives,” Trump remarked while standing beside the democratic socialist.
Both sides focused on shared goals, including support for New York City, financial issues, and stronger cooperation between federal and city authorities.
For Mamdani, who until recently remained relatively unknown to the broader public, the encounter marked an important political moment: his first face-to-face meeting with one of the world’s most influential leaders.
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