Summary
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City. This meeting aims to ease tensions after Trump previously accused Mamdani of being a "communist" and threatened to withhold federal funding from the city. Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, plans to work with the federal government to benefit New Yorkers.
Key Facts
- President Trump intends to meet with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
- Trump previously criticized Mamdani by calling him a "communist" and questioning his citizenship.
- Trump threatened to cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani was elected.
- Mamdani will become the youngest and first Muslim mayor in over 100 years.
- Both Trump and Mamdani express desires to cooperate for New York City's success.
- Mamdani's plans include universal child care, free buses, and increased taxes on the wealthy.
- The meeting date has not been set, but Mamdani has expressed interest in initiating contact.
- Mamdani will be inaugurated as the mayor on January 1.
