New York's New Mayor and Trump: A Chat About the City

New York City, USAMon Nov 24 2025
New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, had a chat with former President Donald Trump. They talked about New York City's future, like building homes, keeping streets safe, and even electricity prices. Mamdani went to the White House with his team, but only his chief of staff got to join the meeting. They didn't just sit and talk; Trump gave Mamdani a tour. They even posed for pictures in front of a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Trump later said on social media that he enjoyed meeting Mamdani. He even said they agreed on many things, which was surprising since they usually don't see eye to eye. Immigration was a big topic. Mamdani worried about Trump increasing immigration enforcement in New York. He told Trump that New York's rules say local police only help with immigration if someone is convicted of a violent crime. Mamdani didn't say if Trump agreed with him, but he made it clear that he'll always stand up for New Yorkers. After the meeting, Mamdani had dinner at a Palestinian restaurant in Virginia. Back in New York, he spoke at a church. He said he'll work with anyone, even those who disagreed with him during his campaign. But he also made it clear that he still believes Trump is a fascist, despite their friendly meeting.
https://localnews.ai/article/new-yorks-new-mayor-and-trump-a-chat-about-the-city-4f3c6d10

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    Are the 'shared ideas' between Mamdani and Trump actually a cover for a deeper, more sinister agenda?
    What are the potential implications of Mamdani's willingness to work with Trump despite their political differences?
    If Mamdani and Trump can find common ground, should they try to solve the city's traffic problems next?

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