President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House for a surprisingly cordial discussion focused on New York City’s pressing economic concerns. Key topics included housing shortages, rising living expenses, and inflationary pressures, issues central to both leaders’ political platforms. Trump, who previously engaged in heated exchanges with Mamdani, described the meeting as “great” and suggested Mamdani could be a unifying figure. Mamdani emphasized the collaborative spirit, stating the focus was on shared objectives rather than political divides. The President pledged federal support to help New York City address its affordability crisis. This encounter, defying earlier expectations of conflict, signals a potential for pragmatic cooperation on vital domestic policy matters, aiming to deliver tangible benefits to citizens struggling with the economy.
