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Overview
- President Donald Trump and New York mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani met Friday in the Oval Office after months of acrimony.
- Trump praised Mamdani’s victory and said there would be no partisan difference in backing New York, citing goals like a strong, safe city and more affordable housing.
- Mamdani described the discussion as productive and said it focused on the city’s high cost of living and housing affordability.
- The encounter followed Trump’s earlier attacks, including labeling Mamdani a communist and floating cuts to federal support for the city.
- White House messaging highlighted openness to dialogue even as a spokesperson repeated partisan labels, and Mamdani is set to take office on January 1, 2026 after winning with 50.4%.