Summary
President Donald Trump is set to meet New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, at the White House. The two plan to discuss issues such as public safety and affordability. Mamdani recently won the mayoral race and is a Democratic socialist.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet on Friday at the White House.
- Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo by nine points.
- Mamdani is a Democratic socialist and a former state assemblyman.
- The meeting is to discuss public safety, economic security, and affordability in New York City.
- This will be a high-profile meeting in the Oval Office, which is uncommon for incoming New York mayors.
- Trump has previously criticized Mamdani, calling him a "communist" and threatened to withhold federal funds.
- Despite political differences, Mamdani plans to address issues relevant to New Yorkers, including maintaining the city as a haven for immigrants.
