Summary
President Trump is not planning to cut funding to New York City, despite previous threats. The assurance comes after a meeting between Trump and New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Trump had positive words for Mamdani after their discussion.
Key Facts
- President Trump threatened to block federal funds to NYC if Mamdani was elected mayor.
- Mamdani, a Muslim socialist immigrant, won the mayoral election.
- Trump met with Mamdani in the Oval Office and expressed positive sentiments.
- National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Trump does not seem to mean his earlier funding threats now.
- Mamdani will keep Jessica Tisch as the police commissioner.
- Ivanka Trump is reported to have a good relationship with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
- President Trump is open to working with Mamdani, although he does not support all of Mamdani's plans.
