President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, their first face-to-face since Mamdani’s sweeping victory earlier this month.
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“It speaks volumes that tomorrow, we have a COMMUNIST coming to the White House — because that's who the Democrat Party elected as the mayor of the largest city in the country.” pic.twitter.com/WD1zQAWJIw
The meeting comes after sharp campaign clashes, including Trump labeling him a “communist” and threatening to cut federal funding to the city.
Mamdani denies the charge and says he aims to focus on affordability, transit access, and lowering living costs.
The mayor-elect has been preparing with top Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Trump’s team says the president is willing to meet with anyone, though officials declined to say whether he will reverse his threats.
Despite the political friction, Mamdani sees the meeting as a necessary step to build a functional relationship between New York and Washington. The Oval Office session is set for 3 p.m. ET.
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