Summary
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House. The meeting marks the first interaction between the two, who have previously criticized each other. Both leaders have expressed a willingness to have a constructive discussion.
Key Facts
- President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet in the Oval Office at 3 p.m. ET on Friday.
- This will be their first meeting despite past criticisms between them.
- Trump previously labeled Mamdani a "communist" and threatened to withhold federal funds from New York.
- Mamdani, on his side, criticized Trump in his victory speech but aims to maintain a professional relationship.
- Trump has predicted a civil meeting, stating they would "get along fine."
- Mamdani is preparing for the meeting without concerns over a potential confrontation.
- Mamdani's team arranged the meeting, citing tradition for incoming NYC mayors to meet with the White House.
- The meeting will be closed to the public and the media.
