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US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani surprised many with their cordial meeting at the White House. Billed as a potential political clash, the gathering turned into a display of mutual respect, focusing on addressing New York City's pressing affordability crisis. Trump, who once called Mamdani a "communist," praised him as potentially "a really great mayor."

 

The meeting's amicable tone marked a sharp contrast to their previous exchanges. Post-election, the two have traded strong words, with Mamdani labelling Trump a "despot." However, standing side-by-side, they set aside past differences, concentrating on shared New York roots and tackling cost-of-living issues. Trump expressed hope for Mamdani's success, highlighting their commitment to making New York City more affordable.

 

Experts were taken aback by the meeting's conciliatory nature, indicating that both leaders recognise the importance of addressing economic concerns for political gain. With Mamdani assuming office on 1 January, whether this truce will persist remains uncertain. Trump's affirmation, "I'll be cheering for him," encapsulated their unexpected camaraderie.

 

Despite their political history, the two leaders chose to focus on common goals. Trump refrained from criticism, even jesting alongside Mamdani during media interactions. They discussed economic strategies, including freezing rent increases in rent-stabilized apartments, a central part of Mamdani's campaign. Both leaders highlighted their New York connection, drawing on shared experiences from the borough of Queens.

 

Although focused on economic unity, lingering political issues could strain this newfound relationship. Federal immigration enforcement and crime remain significant points of contention. While Trump showed optimism about collaboration on crime, the aggressive deportation policies of his administration could reignite conflicts.

 

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans plan to position Mamdani as a political target. Yet, Trump's endorsement complicates this tactic, suggesting a potential shift in strategy. For now, the unexpected alliance highlights the complex dynamics of political manoeuvring in the face of common public challenges, reported the BBC.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Trump and Mamdani met with unexpected cordiality, focusing on affordability.
• Shared interests and New York roots formed the foundation of their alliance.
• Future tensions could surface over federal immigration policies and crime.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-11-22

 

 

 

That was something to watch. 

 

Trump: no, he's not a jihadist; despot, I've been called worse; there's no parties; I wish him the best.

Deeds not words with trump don’t trust him.

Will Mamdani be Trump's lapdog from now on?

Stay tuned.

 

58 minutes ago, MisterTee said:

Will Mamdani be Trump's lapdog from now on?

Stay tuned.

 

Looked like it was the other way around. 47 was licking Zoran's boots 🤣

1 hour ago, mikebike said:

Looked like it was the other way around. 47 was licking Zoran's boots 🤣

Trump’s trying to boost his sagging approval ratings no more no less he will try this tac to see if it helps him no more no less.don’t trust trump!!deeds not words!!!

3 hours ago, mikebike said:

Looked like it was the other way around. 47 was licking Zoran's boots 🤣

Perhaps Trump will return to his Democratic roots !

The Magpie's heads must be spinning!... 

#dementia 

 

Nice way of splitting the Democratic Party as ZM will get all the attention that people like Newsome and AOC can only dream about, and Dem voters will wonder who in fact now leads the Party.  

Divide and rule.  Well done, Trump.

11 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Perhaps Trump will return to his Democratic roots !

following MTG i bet

21 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Perhaps Trump will return to his Democratic roots !

He has no ideological foundation. As an authoritarian populist his roots are self-servicing.

4 hours ago, MisterTee said:

Will Mamdani be Trump's lapdog from now on?

Stay tuned.

 

Trump has Mamdani by the cojones.

He had no choice but to come and kiss-the-ring.

Wait and see what Trump does if ZM's policies start to spook the rich in NYC.

He will come down on him like a ton of bricks.

Political masterclass by The Donald. The supplicant arrives, swallows his pride. Trump plays magnanimous and shows good humor.Mamdami stands like a servant awaiting a drink order from his boss.  

 

Well played by POTUS.

trump is just an embarrassment. Impeach him NOW !

In the last couple of weeks, Trump has said he wants to:

 

Bring in 600,000 PR China students

Expand the number of H1Bs from India

 

and now he's sort of endorsing the Islamo-socialist mayor elect of NYC.

 

Yes, Maga, you've been had. He never needs your votes again and he's going to show his real self.

Wow talk about acting like a schizophrenic, one week he's screaming about a dangerous communist and the next week he's complimenting the man.

 

That's when you know somebody is extremely insincere, and his word cannot be taken with any level of credence or value. But that is just who Don is, Mr. Insincere. 

25 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Wow talk about acting like a schizophrenic, one week he's screaming about a dangerous communist and the next week he's complimenting the man.

 

That's when you know somebody is extremely insincere, and his word cannot be taken with any level of credence or value. But that is just who Don is, Mr. Insincere. 

 

From the very first day he was in office during his first term until today, Democrats could have received everything they wanted from Trump. He was ready to jettison everything he ran on from Day One. All Dems needed to do was kiss his butt. Give credit to Mamdani. He figured this out fast. And now he has Trump endorsing him, all the while AOC is being lost in the background noise. 

Today speak like this, tomorrow the opposite. 

A flag in the wind of opportunism.

15 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

From the very first day he was in office during his first term until today, Democrats could have received everything they wanted from Trump. He was ready to jettison everything he ran on from Day One. All Dems needed to do was kiss his butt. Give credit to Mamdani. He figured this out fast. And now he has Trump endorsing him, all the while AOC is being lost in the background noise. 

While I do agree with you, he is courting one of the most erratic and schizophrenic men to ever occupy the White House, and if he can be considered an ally he must be considered an ally that can't be trusted on any level. 

 

However this new mayor of New York is a very clever guy, and having the goon on his side is certainly a smart move. As you say it doesn't take much, just a little bit of groveling and a few compliments to appeal to the emotionally stunted creep. 

38 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

While I do agree with you, he is courting one of the most erratic and schizophrenic men to ever occupy the White House, and if he can be considered an ally he must be considered an ally that can't be trusted on any level. 

 

However this new mayor of New York is a very clever guy, and having the goon on his side is certainly a smart move. As you say it doesn't take much, just a little bit of groveling and a few compliments to appeal to the emotionally stunted creep. 

 

What amazes me is how people could have swallowed his promises. Nothing Trump says means anything. He is the embodiment of narcissistic chaos. And now he is utterly unrestrained. But go to Twitter/X and you can already see his followers defending this move as yet another dimension of chess he is playing, when in reality he has a bad time mastering checkers.

1 minute ago, John Drake said:

 

What amazes me is how people could have swallowed his promises. Nothing Trump says means anything. He is the embodiment of narcissistic chaos. And now he is utterly unrestrained. But go to Twitter/X and you can already see his followers defending this move as yet another dimension of chess he is playing, when in reality he has a bad time mastering checkers.

He is an absolute dunce, posing as a stable genius. But you have to give him credit he's an outstanding actor, it's really oscar-worthy stuff. He sure has millions fooled. 

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

 

From the very first day he was in office during his first term until today, Democrats could have received everything they wanted from Trump. He was ready to jettison everything he ran on from Day One. All Dems needed to do was kiss his butt. Give credit to Mamdani. He figured this out fast. And now he has Trump endorsing him, all the while AOC is being lost in the background noise. 

AOC is certainly not lost. Here we are discussing her. She and Newsom are definitely getting under the lame duck president’s skin. Trump’s controllers should take him to Mar a Lago with his colouring books and crayons and say “we’ll call you when needed Mr President “.

Donald Trump is unwell.

Oh no, Laura Looney is going to get even more unhinged.

3 hours ago, John Drake said:

In the last couple of weeks, Trump has said he wants to:

 

Bring in 600,000 PR China students

Expand the number of H1Bs from India

 

and now he's sort of endorsing the Islamo-socialist mayor elect of NYC.

 

Yes, Maga, you've been had. He never needs your votes again and he's going to show his real self.

And the farmers who supported him are going broke because of his IMPORT TAXES on farming equipment and the out of control increases of necessary supplies.     

2 minutes ago, Suetape said:

And the farmers who supported him are going broke because of his IMPORT TAXES on farming equipment and the out of control increases of necessary supplies.     

 

It's almost as if Trump is going through the people and groups that supported him and systematically destroying them.

5 hours ago, Usnh said:

trump is just an embarrassment. Impeach him NOW !

Just a terrible guy. Who should we vote for next? Bill or Hillary? We'll follow your lead.

6 hours ago, blazes said:

Nice way of splitting the Democratic Party as ZM will get all the attention that people like Newsome and AOC can only dream about, and Dem voters will wonder who in fact now leads the Party.  

Divide and rule.  Well done, Trump.

Wow. Never have I seen someone finding a speck of (false) gold in such an enormous mountain of dung!

Well done, Sir.

5 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Political masterclass by The Donald. The supplicant arrives, swallows his pride. Trump plays magnanimous and shows good humor.Mamdami stands like a servant awaiting a drink order from his boss.  

 

Well played by POTUS.

 

Yeah, sure.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Political masterclass by The Donald. The supplicant arrives, swallows his pride. Trump plays magnanimous and shows good humor.Mamdami stands like a servant awaiting a drink order from his boss.  

 

Well played by POTUS.

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.  Trump played him like a fiddle