Trump, NYC's New Mayor-Elect Mamdani Find Common Ground in Surprise Oval Office Meeting
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US President Donald Trump and New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani put aside past differences in a historic meeting at the White House, revealing a surprising level of common ground on key issues. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, requested the meeting to discuss New York's rising cost of living and public safety concerns. Trump welcomed Mamdani warmly, saying he was 'surprised' by their shared goals, including reducing crime, building more housing, and lowering rents. Trump acknowledged that while they may disagree on how to achieve these goals, the objectives themselves are shared. 'He wants to see no crime, he wants to see housing being built, and he wants to see rents coming down – all things that I agree with,' Trump said. The President also praised Mamdani for his upset win, calling it an 'incredible' achievement. Mamdani echoed the conciliatory tone, describing the meeting as 'productive' and focused on finding solutions to benefit New York City. Trump expressed his willingness to put aside partisan differences, stating that he wants New York City to 'do very well' and that the better Mamdani does, the happier he will be. The meeting marked a significant departure from the public sparring between the two, which had spanned issues like immigration policy and New York's fiscal outlook.
