US President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House for a cooperative discussion focused on affordability and housing. Despite past clashes, both struck a friendly tone, with Trump defending Mamdani from tough questions and praising their shared ideas.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul backed President Trump's "renewed commitment" after his meeting with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, while condemning GOP figures for "Islamophobic" attacks on him. She said she'd work with Trump when it benefits New Yorkers and "fight like hell" when state valu
When a reporter asked Mamdani whether he still stood by that characterisation, the mayor-elect began, "I've spoken about it...," but Trump quickly interjected.
Trump, a New York native, congratulated Mamdani on his election victory and said the two leaders found common ground on several key issues, including housing development and rising food prices.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will push affordability issues in his White House meeting with President Trump, stressing he'll work with anyone to help New Yorkers. He plans to highlight cost-of-living concerns while maintaining he'll oppose any agenda that harms the city.
Earlier on Wednesday (local time), US President Donald Trump announced that New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran "Kwame" Mamdani, is scheduled to meet him at the Oval Office on Friday.
US President Donald Trump will meet New York City mayor-elect Zohran "Kwame" Mamdani at the Oval Office on 21 November. The meeting comes after months of tension, with Mamdani seeking to discuss the city's affordability crisis while both leaders prepare for potential policy clashes.
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The Mayor of Delhi, Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, announced on Thursday that several significant decisions were taken in the general body meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in the interest of the city's residents, according to a release.