US President Donald Trump announced he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, marking their first official encounter.
The two leaders have exchanged criticism in the past, with Trump supporting Mamdani’s rival, Andrew Cuomo, during the mayoral race. Meanwhile, Mamdani has openly challenged Trump’s policies, including his stance on immigration and the handling of protests related to US support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
Trump confirmed on social media that the Oval Office meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 21. Earlier this week, Mamdani said his team had reached out to the White House to honor commitments made to New Yorkers during his campaign.
Throughout the election, Trump threatened to cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani emerged victorious. Countering Trump’s actions, particularly on immigration, was a central theme of Mamdani’s successful campaign.
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