"President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they'll "work something out," in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star who have cast each other as political foils. Trump has for months slammed Mamdani, falsely labeling him as a "communist" and predicting the ruin of his hometown, New York, if the democratic socialist was elected."
"Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to become a social media star and symbol of the resistance against Trump during his mayoral campaign. He campaigned on an array of progressive policies and a message that was stark in its opposition to the aggressive, anti-immigrant agenda Trump has rolled out in his second White House term. The 34-year-old appealed to a broad cross-section of New Yorkers and defeated one of its political heavyweights, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, by nearly 9 percentage points."
"In his election night victory speech, Mamdani said he wanted New York to show the country how to defeat the president. But the day after, while speaking about his plans for "Trump-proofing" New York once he takes office in January, the incoming mayor also said he was willing to work with anyone, including the president, if it can help New Yorkers."
President Donald Trump indicated he plans to meet New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they will "work something out." Trump has repeatedly criticized Mamdani, falsely labeled him a "communist," threatened deportation, and warned of withholding federal funds. Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to a social media figure and campaigned on progressive policies opposing the administration's anti-immigrant agenda. The 34-year-old defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by nearly nine points and has said he will reach out to the White House and is willing to work with anyone if it benefits New Yorkers.
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