US President Donald Trump surprised everyone by breaking his own mold on Friday, when he warmly praised New York City's newly elected Democratic mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This came after months of heated insults and verbal sparring between the two men.
The unlikely encounter took place in the Oval Office at the White House, where Trump smiled warmly at Mamdani as he patted him on the arm, a clear departure from his previous jibes. Trump acknowledged that while they have many differences, they share a common goal: to do well by New York City and its residents.
The two men focused more on shared interests than their past disagreements during their private meeting. Mamdani praised Trump for focusing on the shared purpose of serving the city, rather than dwelling on areas where they disagree.
This unexpected display of warmth marked a significant shift from previous confrontations between Trump and Mamdani. A recent poll found that only 26% of Americans believe Trump is doing a good job managing the cost of living. In contrast, Mamdani's platform for rent control, free buses, and childcare resonated with many New Yorkers.
Trump revealed he's paying more attention to affordability and inflation issues, as they are shared concerns between him and Mamdani. When questioned about their past insults, both Trump and Mamdani laughed it off, seeming to put the past behind them.
While their meeting was cordial and promising, not everyone is convinced that Trump has changed his stance on Mamdani or New York City's governance. Some still question Mamdani's intentions and trustworthiness.
Despite this unease, Trump revealed he would consider moving back to Manhattan if Mamdani becomes mayor. This unexpected gesture hinted at a possible shift in their relationship from adversaries to allies in addressing key city issues.
Their meeting marked an intriguing start to the unlikely partnership between two men with vastly different backgrounds and ideologies, raising hopes that New York City might finally see some progress on its pressing problems.
The unlikely encounter took place in the Oval Office at the White House, where Trump smiled warmly at Mamdani as he patted him on the arm, a clear departure from his previous jibes. Trump acknowledged that while they have many differences, they share a common goal: to do well by New York City and its residents.
The two men focused more on shared interests than their past disagreements during their private meeting. Mamdani praised Trump for focusing on the shared purpose of serving the city, rather than dwelling on areas where they disagree.
This unexpected display of warmth marked a significant shift from previous confrontations between Trump and Mamdani. A recent poll found that only 26% of Americans believe Trump is doing a good job managing the cost of living. In contrast, Mamdani's platform for rent control, free buses, and childcare resonated with many New Yorkers.
Trump revealed he's paying more attention to affordability and inflation issues, as they are shared concerns between him and Mamdani. When questioned about their past insults, both Trump and Mamdani laughed it off, seeming to put the past behind them.
While their meeting was cordial and promising, not everyone is convinced that Trump has changed his stance on Mamdani or New York City's governance. Some still question Mamdani's intentions and trustworthiness.
Despite this unease, Trump revealed he would consider moving back to Manhattan if Mamdani becomes mayor. This unexpected gesture hinted at a possible shift in their relationship from adversaries to allies in addressing key city issues.
Their meeting marked an intriguing start to the unlikely partnership between two men with vastly different backgrounds and ideologies, raising hopes that New York City might finally see some progress on its pressing problems.
. I mean, he goes from being super critical of Mamdani and his policies to suddenly becoming BFFs with him? It's like he's trying to rebrand himself as a "unifying figure" or something 
. Newsflash: it's not going to fool anyone. This is just politics 101, folks - he wants to be liked by the people of New York City so they'll support his agenda and maybe even help him pass some of his pet projects 
. Don't believe the hype, this is just a power play in the making 
. The question is, what's next? Will he suddenly start supporting rent control or free buses? 
I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you 
... Trump used to trash Mamdani's head all over Twitter, but now they're like, best buds? I mean, I guess it's kinda cool that they can put the past behind them and focus on what really matters - New York City's future. But, at the same time, I'm still a bit skeptical about this whole thing... Can we trust Trump to actually listen to Mamdani's ideas and not just use 'em for his own gain? And what about all those rent control policies Mamdani is pushing? Is he really gonna make NYC more affordable or just use it as an excuse to get re-elected? I guess only time will tell... 
Trump is literally being super friendly with Zohran Mamdani now 
. I know he's not exactly known for being all warm and fuzzy, but it seems like he's finally put his differences aside with Mamdani 
. And honestly, who doesn't want to see some progress on affordability issues in NYC? It's about time someone at the top is listening to what ordinary people are struggling with 
. I'm not gonna say that this changes everything or anything, but it's a nice start 
. Let's see how things play out between them and hope they can actually make some real progress on those rent control issues 
But at the same time, it's hard not to wonder what their actual intentions are. Is Mamdani really gonna make a difference or is this just some PR stunt? 
. Can't say I trust it yet tho... 
. i think its rite 4 him 2 admit that affordability & inflation r issues thats affect ppl in NYC. but still gotta keep an eye on mamdani's intentions 
. moving back 2 manhattan cuz mamdani becomes mayor is kinda bold move tho 
... I mean, one day he's trashing Mamdani, the next he's giving him a warm welcome 
. It feels like a PR stunt to me 
. But hey, if it means better affordability and rent control for NYC residents 
, then I'm all for it 
. Mamdani's got some tough streets to navigate in NYC, but if anyone can do it, it's him 
. Trump's words are good and all, but actions speak louder, right? 
It's not like he's always been a saint on these issues... 
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i cant believe trump actually showed his softer side & praised mamdani for putting the city first! 
it's like a new chapter for their unlikely friendship 
Sounds like a PR stunt to me. But still, it's a start... and if Trump is genuinely working with Mamdani on affordability issues, that's gotta be good news for the city. We'll just have to wait and see how this plays out 