Summary
President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have been in recent communication, texting each other after initially exchanging numbers in a meeting. Their surprising relationship includes discussions about affordable housing and disagreements over recent U.S. actions in Venezuela.
Key Facts
- President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City have been texting each other.
- Their communication started after a meeting in November, where they exchanged phone numbers.
- Trump and Mamdani had previously criticized each other publicly.
- During their meeting, both leaders showed a friendly attitude and discussed New York City issues.
- Mamdani's desire for good relations with Trump includes concerns about city funding and potential National Guard presence.
- They discussed building affordable housing in New York City.
- Recently, Mamdani expressed disagreement with Trump over U.S. strikes on Venezuela.
- Trump expressed surprise at Mamdani's criticism of his actions regarding Venezuela.
