Trump to Meet Mayor-elect Mamdani at White House Friday

UPDATE: President Donald Trump has confirmed a meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21. This high-stakes encounter is set to take place in the Oval Office as both leaders prepare to navigate the future of New York City.

In a social media post, Trump referred to Mamdani as the “Communist Mayor of New York City,” reiterating his long-standing criticism of the incoming mayor. “We have agreed that this meeting will take place at the Oval Office on Friday,” Trump stated, emphasizing the urgency of their discussions.

This announcement follows a series of remarks from Trump, where he indicated a willingness to “work something out” with Mamdani. The implications of this meeting are significant, as Trump has previously threatened to withdraw federal funding from the city and deport Mamdani, who became a naturalized citizen after immigrating from Uganda.

Mamdani, who has quickly risen from a state lawmaker to a prominent figure within the progressive movement, won the mayoral race against former Governor Andrew Cuomo by nearly 9 percentage points. His campaign focused on progressive policies and a strong opposition to Trump’s aggressive anti-immigrant agenda. In his victory speech, Mamdani expressed a desire for New York to set an example for the nation on how to defeat the president.

Despite their tumultuous relationship, Mamdani has asserted he is willing to collaborate with anyone, including Trump, to benefit the citizens of New York City. As he prepares to assume office in January, Mamdani’s commitment to “Trump-proofing” the city underscores the tensions that lie ahead.

As this story develops, more details regarding the agenda of the meeting and its potential outcomes will be reported. With both leaders having a profound impact on the future of New York, the nation watches closely.

Stay tuned for real-time updates on this urgent meeting as it unfolds.