Summary
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described President Donald Trump as a threat to democracy but expressed willingness to collaborate with him to help New Yorkers. Despite past conflicts, both leaders emphasized their shared interest in tackling issues like rent and grocery prices during a meeting at the Oval Office.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the first Muslim elected as mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani has expressed that he sees President Trump as a threat to democracy.
- President Trump and Mamdani discussed rent and grocery costs during their meeting.
- Mamdani confirmed New York City's commitment to public safety, relying on the NYPD.
- President Trump had previously threatened to deploy federal troops to New York City.
- Trump had considered withholding federal funds from New York over past conflicts.
- Mamdani plans to keep police commissioner Jessica Tisch for her work on crime and corruption.
