President Donald Trump welcomed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani—who had once called Trump a “despot”—for their first Oval Office meeting. Trump, who had previously labeled Mamdani a “communist,” surprised critics by praising the 34-year-old and highlighting shared priorities on affordability, crime, and housing. <br />Mamdani described the talks as “productive,” focusing on New Yorkers’ struggles with rent, utilities, and basic costs of living. Trump even defended him against tough press questions, signaling a rare moment of unity that has sparked debate across the political spectrum. <br />As critics question the sudden warmth, both leaders insist their new cooperation is about helping New Yorkers, not ideology. <br /> <br />#TrumpMamdaniMeeting #OvalOfficeMeeting #NYCPolitics #TrumpNews #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayorElect #PoliticalSurprise #TrumpAlliance #MamdaniTrump #BipartisanMoment #BreakingNews #WhiteHouseMeeting #NYCUpdates #USPolitics #Trump2025 #NYCRevival #PoliticalTwist #UnexpectedAlliance<br /><br />~HT.318~
