Overview
- Mamdani confirmed telling the president he was a “fascist” during their November 21 meeting.
- He acknowledged exchanging texts afterward and declined to display them on air, saying he did not have his phone.
- He said his goal is to be honest and direct with the president while making the case for New York City.
- He touted early actions including funding universal child care and described plans to improve affordability for residents.
- He reiterated support for abolishing ICE and laughed off Whoopi Goldberg’s repeated mispronunciations, joking, “One day we’re gonna get it,” after she noted her dyslexia.