"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. He also threatened to deport Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and became a naturalized American citizen, and to pull federal money from the city. Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to become a social media star and symbol of the resistance against Trump during his mayoral campaign."
"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 said he plans to meet New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said "we'll work something out," indicating a possible détente. Trump previously criticized Mamdani for months, falsely labeling him a "communist," threatening deportation despite Mamdani's U.S. citizenship, and warning of pulling federal funds. Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to social media prominence and campaigned as a democratic socialist with progressive policies opposing Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. The 34-year-old defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by nearly nine points and said he would "Trump-proof" New York while remaining willing to work with anyone to help New Yorkers. Mamdani's representatives pointed to his plan to reach out to the White House as a necessary relationship for the city's success.
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