"Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to become a social media star and symbol of the resistance against Trump during his mayoral campaign. A self-described democratic socialist, 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."
"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 Trump said he may meet New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington and indicated officials will "work something out" to ensure New York succeeds. The comment contrasts with earlier Trump statements that labelled Mamdani a communist, threatened to pull federal funding, and even threatened deportation despite Mamdani's U.S. citizenship after emigrating from Uganda. Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to become a social media figure and a democratic socialist who campaigned on progressive policies opposing Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo by nearly nine points and said he would both "Trump-proof" the city and cooperate with officials, including the president, if it benefits New Yorkers. Mamdani's team cited plans to reach out to the White House as critical to the city's success.
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