US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House on Friday, marking their first face-to-face discussion since Mamdani's election victory in November. The meeting was described as "productive" by both parties, with Trump praising Mamdani for his success in the mayoral race, which focused heavily on affordability and cost-of-living issues.
Contrary to past criticism from Trump, who once labelled Mamdani a "jihadist", the President acknowledged that their shared love for New York City served as a common ground. Mamdani's campaign had centered around addressing rent, utilities, and groceries costs, which resonated with voters in the city.
Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, has long been at odds with Trump's nativist stance on immigration. However, he expressed hope to work together despite their differences, stating that finding common ground was crucial for tackling pressing issues such as US involvement in foreign conflicts and reducing the cost of living.
Trump acknowledged Mamdani's commitment to addressing affordability crises, noting that a significant portion of New Yorkers are currently living below poverty levels. Trump's recent shift on highlighting Mamdani's stance on cost-of-living issues suggests a growing concern among voters about economic conditions.
In a remarkable turn of events, Trump seemed to soften his stance towards Mamdani, even going so far as to praise the mayoral-elect's ability to appeal to some of his own supporters. This marks a shift in Trump's rhetoric, as he has increasingly highlighted common ground with Mamdani and other progressive voices on issues such as affordability and foreign policy.
Contrary to past criticism from Trump, who once labelled Mamdani a "jihadist", the President acknowledged that their shared love for New York City served as a common ground. Mamdani's campaign had centered around addressing rent, utilities, and groceries costs, which resonated with voters in the city.
Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, has long been at odds with Trump's nativist stance on immigration. However, he expressed hope to work together despite their differences, stating that finding common ground was crucial for tackling pressing issues such as US involvement in foreign conflicts and reducing the cost of living.
Trump acknowledged Mamdani's commitment to addressing affordability crises, noting that a significant portion of New Yorkers are currently living below poverty levels. Trump's recent shift on highlighting Mamdani's stance on cost-of-living issues suggests a growing concern among voters about economic conditions.
In a remarkable turn of events, Trump seemed to soften his stance towards Mamdani, even going so far as to praise the mayoral-elect's ability to appeal to some of his own supporters. This marks a shift in Trump's rhetoric, as he has increasingly highlighted common ground with Mamdani and other progressive voices on issues such as affordability and foreign policy.
. I mean, I'm all for finding common ground, but come on, Trump used to call Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist" like that was just a joke? 
It's not funny when it comes from someone with his track record.
. I'm all for addressing those problems, but shouldn't we be talking about real solutions instead of just using each other's rhetoric as a way to sound more progressive?
. I'm not holding my breath until we see any real change.
just wondering if trump is really trying to find common ground or is this just another ploy to win over voters 
anyways, it's good to see both parties acknowledging the affordability crisis in nyc 
gotta do something about that rising cost of living 
️ It's like, progress or somethin'. I guess Trump is tryin' to reach out to his base, but also show that he can work with people who don't just agree with him on everything. But for real, what does this mean for policy? Is this the start of a beautiful friendship or just another PR stunt? 
. It's about time he shifted his focus away from, like, totally misinformed xenophobic rhetoric and towards actual solutions. I mean, who doesn't want to see NYC become a place where everyone can afford a roof over their heads? 
. Now, if he could just put aside his nativist views on immigration...
We need more of this bipartisan vibe! 
he's not backing down from his stances on immigration or foreign policy, so props 2 him for that 
meanwhile mamdani's just trying to not get killed by the NYPD yet...anyway, it's cool that they found common ground over new york city love - maybe he'll actually do some good for the city instead of just tweeting about it 
trump acknowledging mamdani's success on affordability issues is like, super cool 
can't wait to see what kind of changes they'll work on together 
It's no wonder voters are talking about affordability. Meanwhile, Trump's approval ratings have been stuck at around 40% on immigration issues... pretty low considering his nativist stance 
. But hey, a shared love for the Big Apple is a great start! 
Mamdani's campaign did resonate with many NYC voters, especially those living below poverty levels - over 1 in 5 NYC residents struggle to make ends meet 
. One thing's for sure, this meeting marks a shift in Trump's rhetoric and might just make things more interesting for the new mayor-elect