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Just days after a seemingly amiable meeting with US President Donald Trump, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reiterated on Sunday that he still regards Trump as a fascist and a threat to democracy. Despite their contrasting views, Mamdani expressed appreciation for the candid discussion they had in the Oval Office. He emphasised the importance of acknowledging disagreements while working towards common goals.

 

In conversation with NBC's "Meet the Press," Mamdani affirmed his past criticisms of Trump, despite their friendly encounter. He pointed out the requirement for open discussions about political differences and stated his focus on delivering for New Yorkers rather than merely making a political statement.

 

Mamdani aims to demonstrate that, despite disagreements, a beneficial relationship with the federal administration is possible.

 

The meeting, which lasted about 25 minutes, ended with both leaders presenting a united front in a news conference. This was a marked change from their previous exchange of heated words, with Trump threatening to restrict federal funding to New York and Mamdani criticising federal initiatives for immigration enforcement. The leaders remarked on finding common ground on several issues, sparking hope for future collaboration.

 

When asked on Friday about his views on Trump, Mamdani faced a humorous interruption from the president, who suggested he simply agree with the 'fascist' label to keep things straightforward. Nonetheless, Mamdani described the meeting as productive, with both focusing on affordability and public safety in New York. Trump did not firmly assure that he would refrain from deploying federal agents to the city, but suggested other areas might require more attention.

 

Looking ahead, Mamdani remains committed to improving life for New Yorkers by tackling pressing issues with the help of the NYPD. Despite potential flashpoints, the dialogue with Trump has paved the way for ongoing collaboration on public safety and other crucial areas, eported ABC News.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Mamdani still views Trump as a threat to democracy despite their meeting.
• Both leaders are open to a working relationship focusing on key city issues.
• Trump and Mamdani found some areas of mutual agreement despite previous conflicts.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from ABC News 2025-11-24

 

 

 

Well of course.

 

Weak and increasingly unpopular Trump being briefly sociable to a widely supported political opponent during a face to face meeting is no reason to believe he’s had an epiphany and decided he really ought to uphold his oath* of office.

*Curiously Trump mumbled through his oath and did not place his hand on either of the two bibles offered up.

 

 

 

 

Trump can barely uphold his diaper...

I agree with Mamdani, at the same I don't think it's wise for him to express those feelings. He should have stopped at this.
 

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Despite their contrasting views, Mamdani expressed appreciation for the candid discussion they had in the Oval Office. He emphasised the importance of acknowledging disagreements while working towards common goals.

 

3 hours ago, stevenl said:

I agree with Mamdani, at the same I don't think it's wise for him to express those feelings. He should have stopped at this.
 

 

Being overly sensitive to upsetting Trump is what’s enabled him to get away with the string of abuses he’s engaged in.

 

Far too many people play softball with him, very specifically journalists and interviewers.

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Being overly sensitive to upsetting Trump is what’s enabled him to get away with the string of abuses he’s engaged in.

 

Far too many people play softball with him, very specifically journalists and interviewers.

Here we go lefty speaking in opposites routine. Journalists and interviewers plaing softball with DJT(like BBC editting his speech to change the meaning against him) and hardball with Kamala like editting Kamalas word salad to make it almost make sense.

You gotta laugh at this stage.

3 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Here we go lefty speaking in opposites routine. Journalists and interviewers plaing softball with DJT(like BBC editting his speech to change the meaning against him) and hardball with Kamala like editting Kamalas word salad to make it almost make sense.

You gotta laugh at this stage.

 

Yep, gotta laugh by the way MAGA imploded after the lovefest meeting!🤣

 

 

An enterprising reporter should ask Mamdani to define fascism. The response would likely be amusing.

5 hours ago, Fact said:

An enterprising reporter should ask Mamdani to define fascism. The response would likely be amusing.

Some find you amusing and some not.Id advise the good mayor to watch his back trump’s proven time and again to change his tune.

Of couse he is.

And a " friendly" one is more dangerous....

Mamdani playing to the leftist crowd.

 

I'm sure he'll be telling everyone to be kind and not throw around insults soon. 😄

He is correct Trump is somewhere between a fascist and a Marxist, and Mamdani was smart to attempt to cozy up to the goon, who is very easily manipulated by flattery. 

 

Trump despises democracy and seems to be doing everything in his power to erode it. Fortunately things are catching up to him and he's had the worst November of his lifetime, and is starting to realize that people are not going to tolerate his nonsense any longer. 

Why is he ashamed of it?  Is it because that, within himself, there is the knowledge that it is wrong, and that he is letting the Steves steer him into it?

Mussolini said it out loud.  He should try telling it like it is, for a change!

 

On 11/23/2025 at 4:21 PM, webfact said:

Trump did not firmly assure that he would refrain from deploying federal agents to the city, but suggested other areas might require more attention.

 

Perhaps it dawned on him that by defaming NYC it gets him a knee to the groin in property values.

 

Something the world is well aware of and has been for a long time.

And, Mamdami is correct! ❤️ 

3 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

And, Mamdami is correct! ❤️ 

You are the result of a failed education. 

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

He is correct Trump is somewhere between a fascist and a Marxist

Do you even know what these two terms mean?  You really pull <deleted> out your ass. 

4 hours ago, bendejo said:

 

Perhaps it dawned on him that by defaming NYC it gets him a knee to the groin in property values.

 

Property values in NYC are not determined by Trump.   You people post the dumbest things.  

4 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Do you even know what these two terms mean?  You really pull <deleted> out your ass. 

You are on a roll today,instead of posting insults why not discuss and try to educate?

You talk about failed education,why not post all of your edefications?

5 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

9 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

And, Mamdami is correct! ❤️ 

You are the result of a failed education. 

Well, I guess then that those who run Wikipedia are also...

 

"Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. Fascism is characterized by support for a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived interest of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Opposed to communism, democracy, liberalism, pluralism, and socialism, fascism is at the far-right of the traditional left–right spectrum." ~ Source, Wikipedia.

That's a perfect description of Trump's presidency.

10 minutes ago, jvs said:

You are on a roll today,instead of posting insults why not discuss and try to educate?

You talk about failed education,why not post all of your edefications?

 

Stop being butt hurt because I called out your ignorance. 

 

 

10 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

Well, I guess then that those who run Wikipedia are also...

 

"Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. Fascism is characterized by support for a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived interest of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Opposed to communism, democracy, liberalism, pluralism, and socialism, fascism is at the far-right of the traditional left–right spectrum." ~ Source, Wikipedia.

That's a perfect description of Trump's presidency.

Cite some examples.  

Of course he's a fascist but any mayor of NYC needs to deal with any president regardless.

Mamdani forgets that fascism/oppression can be found at both extremes of the political spectrum... hence why the real answers are usually to be found in the middle on most topics.

Mamdani is not old enough to have  experienced fascism along with many others who readily use the word without any prior knowledge.

12 hours ago, Fact said:

An enterprising reporter should ask Mamdani to define fascism. The response would likely be amusing.

Not satisfied with reality you dream up stuff that never happened.

40 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

51 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

Well, I guess then that those who run Wikipedia are also...

 

"Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. Fascism is characterized by support for a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived interest of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Opposed to communism, democracy, liberalism, pluralism, and socialism, fascism is at the far-right of the traditional left–right spectrum." ~ Source, Wikipedia.

That's a perfect description of Trump's presidency.

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Cite some examples.  

Trump, Stalin, Trump, Hitler, Trump, Putin, Trump, Netenyanhu, Trump... 

6 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Mamdani playing to the leftist crowd.

 

I'm sure he'll be telling everyone to be kind and not throw around insults soon. 😄

Well yes Mamdani did win an astounding electoral victory which could not have been achieved by only attracting the votes of ‘leftists’.

 

Try not to be so salty over the result.

7 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Mamdani is not old enough to have  experienced fascism along with many others who readily use the word without any prior knowledge.

A ridiculous argument.