Trump Mamdani meeting Highlights: Trump says he has ‘one thing in common’ with New York mayor-elect

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday said, “I appreciate that the President rejected efforts by members of his own party to weaponize the mayor-elect's background, faith, and identity for political gain.”

As the two leaders stood together,

US President Donald Trump once again referred to the May standoff between India and Pakistan on Friday. Reiterating his claim, Trump said, "I did eight peace deals of countries, including India and Pakistan," suggesting that his administration was instrumental in bringing the situation under control.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in a post on Instagram wrote, “Working people have been left behind in New York. In the wealthiest city in the world, one in five can’t afford $2.90 for the train or bus. As I told Trump today— it’s time to put those people right back at the heart of our politics.” He made this statement after the high-profile meet in the Oval Office.

US President Donald Trump, who had in the past called Zohran Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic" and a “total nut job," on Friday appeared with a changed tone and seemed impressed by New York City mayor-elect .

Donald Trump said, “We’re going to be helping him, to make everybody’s dream come true, having a strong and very safe New York,” AP reported.

Mamdani praised Trump and told reporters, "What I really appreciate about the president is that the meeting that we had focused not on places of disagreement, which there are many, and also focused on the shared purpose that we have in serving New Yorkers."

US President Donald Trump on Friday said, "We had some interesting conversation, and some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have.” Emphasising that they discussed issues such as crime and housing, he added, “We discussed crime and he doesn't want to see crime, and I don't want to see crime, and I have very little doubt that we're not going to get along on that issue.”

US President Donald Trump seemed impressed by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said, "He's different than your average candidate. He came out of nowhere…then all of a sudden, he wins the primary that nobody expected he was going to win. It's a great, great tribute. It's an amazing thing that he did.”

When New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was about to respond to a question about Donald Trump being a fascist, US President said, “That’s ok. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind.”

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said, “What I really appreciate about the President is that the meeting that we had focused not on places of disagreement, which there are many, and also focused on the shared purpose that we have in serving New Yorkers” while responding to questions on his remarks against US President Donald Trump.

While addressing questions about bitter rhetoric against New York City mayor-elect, US President Donald Trump on Friday said, “We all change. I changed a lot from when I first came to office… We had discussions on some things...but I feel very confident that he can do a very good job. I think he's going to surprise some conservative people actually,” PTI reported.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani emphasized "the need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers - the 8.5 million people who call our city their home, who are struggling to afford life in the most expensive city” in the US.

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani flew to Washington DC for his first meeting ‘productive’ meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House Friday. The two political opposites discussed several issues such as rent, groceries, utilities, affordability, the cost of living crisis and housing.

Following meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office said, “We've just had a great meeting, a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common, we want this city of ours that we love to do very well. I wanted to congratulate the Mayor. He really ran an incredible race against a lot of smart people, starting with the early primaries…and he beat them easily,” PTI reported.

US President Donald Trump said that there will be topics that they disagree on., however, he thinks that they will probably come to a conclusion.

“Ultimately, it's for the good of New York. If this city could be unbelievable — if he could be a spectacular success, I'd be very happy.”

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"It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City, and the need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers," Mamdani said.

Trump says he had a great meeting with Zohran Mamdani and he is going to help the New York mayor-elect.

"I think Mamdani will surprise some conservative people."

"We've just had a great meeting—a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common: we want this city of ours that we love to do very well," says Trum

Several reporters and camera persons are waiting for Donald Trump and Mamdani. However, it is not clear if either of them will speak.

Mamdani has arrived for his meeting with President Trump, the White House has confirmed to the BBC.

"Too late guys! Y’all are too slow!" the White House's director of communications says on X.

Mamdani will shortly arrive at White House to meet President Donald Trump.

After election, the two leaders traded barbs.

"If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him," Mamdani told supporters in his victory speech, which called for Trump to "turn the volume up."

US President has said that his meeting with Zohran Mamdani will be ‘quite civil’. However, the president has had some dramatic public Oval Office faceoffs, including heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in March and President Cyril Ramaphosa in May.

In an interview with the Fox News Radio, Donald Trump said that the New York City’s mayor-elect has ‘a different philosophy’ but said he gives him ‘a lot of credit’ for his campaign.

Trump said that Mamdani ‘ran a good race’.

Trump said that he expects they’ll be talking about the New York Police Department and Trump’s immigration crackdown in their meeting.

According to AP report, it was not immediately clear whether cameras will be allowed into the meeting. Trump's daily schedule said it will be private.

However, president often invites in a small ‘pool’ of reporters at the last minute.

For Mamdani, a sit-down with the president of the United States offers the state lawmaker who until recently was relatively unknown the chance to go head-to-head with the most powerful person in the world.

The meeting gives Trump a high-profile chance to talk about affordability at a time when he’s under increasing political pressure to show he’s addressing voter concerns about the cost of living.

US President Donald Trump predicted he would 'get along fine' with incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani

"I was hitting him a little hard," Trump told "The Brian Kilmeade Show" on Fox News.

"I think we'll get along fine. Look, we're looking for the same thing: we want to make New York strong."

Hours before New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's visit to White House to meet US President Donald Trump, the House on Friday passed a resolution denouncing the ‘horrors of socialism’.

The House voted 285-98 to approve a resolution. It was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar. All the ‘no’ votes came from Democrats.

“Congress denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States,” the resolution stated. READ MORE

The first meeting between New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump carries major implications for the future of the nation’s largest city. After months of trading public attacks — from Trump branding Mamdani a “communist” and threatening federal intervention, to Mamdani defending his progressive mandate — both leaders will now face each other at the White House on Friday. Their encounter comes amid uncertainty about federal funding, National Guard threats, and a tense political climate that could shape New York’s fiscal and security landscape.

Despite the hostility, both sides are preparing carefully. Mamdani, 34, has been consulting senior political figures, from Senator Chuck Schumer to Governor Kathy Hochul, and insists he will represent New Yorkers with “moral clarity.” Trump, who privately acknowledges Mamdani’s political talent, must balance his harsh rhetoric with the risk of appearing indifferent to New York’s stability. As advisers on both sides note, the meeting could either open the door to cooperation or deepen a rift that defines New York’s relationship with Washington for years to come.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump had given credit to Mamdani for his election victory, which he has done in private in recent weeks.

“We’re looking for the same thing,” Trump had said. “We want to make New York strong, and you know, there’s just such a different philosophy.”

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani arrived in Washington accompanied by three of his closest aides, underscoring the youthful energy shaping his leadership team.

Joining him were senior advisers Elle Bisgaard-Church and Morris Katz, along with campaign spokeswoman Dora Pekec, who was a constant presence throughout his run.

Mamdani and Bisgaard-Church are both 34, while Katz and Pekec are in their 20s — a team that mirrors the generational shift Mamdani brings to City Hall.

Trump predicted that he and Mamdani would “get along fine.” Mamdani sought to play down the potential for conflict and spoke about trying to find common ground with Trump on issues like bringing down grocery prices.

President Donald Trump has escalated a new political showdown with Democrats, sharpening attacks over national security, presidential power and the party’s left wing.

The feud is expected to peak today at the White House, where Trump will meet New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — a democratic socialist he aims to label as the “communist” face of the Democratic Party.

The high-stakes encounter is already fuelling headlines, signalling a more aggressive phase in Trump’s clash with Democratic leadership.

Zohran Mamdani has said that his team had reached out to the White House to set up this meeting, because he will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call this city home.

“I intend to make it clear to President Trump that I will work with him on any agenda that benefits New Yorkers. If an agenda hurts New Yorkers, I will also be the first to say so,” he added.

Ahead of meeting Trump, in a post on X, Mamdani shared an article which says that 40% of NYC families can’t afford weekly food costs.

Mamdani, who is set to meet Trump in a few hours, shared a photo from plane.

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the 111th mayor of New York. The avowed democratic socialist will be sworn in on January 1. He becomes the youngest person to hold the office in decades.

US President Donald Trump is hosting New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet at 3pm (around 1am in india)