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Watch: 'I'll be cheering for him' - Trump praises Mamdani after first meeting

Watch: 'I'll be cheering for him' - Trump praises Mamdani after first meeting

Summary

President Donald Trump recently met with Zohran Mamdani at the White House. They discussed topics like housing and improving New York City. Despite past disagreements, both leaders described the meeting as positive.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and Zohran Mamdani met at the White House.
  • They talked about affordability, housing, and improving New York City.
  • The meeting was initially expected to be tense due to previous harsh comments exchanged by both.
  • Trump had previously called Mamdani a 'communist.'
  • Mamdani had referred to Trump as a 'fascist.'
  • Both leaders later described their meeting as 'productive' and 'great.'
  • President Trump expressed support for Mamdani despite their past disagreements.

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