New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he has “many disagreements” with President Donald Trump but is willing to set those differences aside for the sake of his city.
“I intend to make it clear to President Trump that I will work with him on any agenda that benefits New Yorkers. If an agenda hurts New Yorkers, I will also be the first to say somethingm” Mamdani said.
“I know that for tens of thousands of New Yorkers, this meeting is between two very different candidates who they voted for for the same reason,” he added. “They wanted a leader who would take on the cost of living crisis. That makes it impossible for working people to afford living in this city.”
The mayor-elect is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Friday.
President Donald Trump signaled Sunday that he is open to meeting with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, saying the two would “work something out,” a sign that even one of the nation’s most outspoken progressive newcomers recognizes the importance of cooperating with the White House.
Trump has not shied away from criticizing Mamdani throughout the mayoral race, warning that the democratic socialist’s agenda would drive New York further into decline. The president previously blasted Mamdani’s rhetoric and far-left platform, which included attacks on Trump’s immigration policies and broader agenda in his second term. Trump also noted Mamdani’s past positions and labeled him a “communist,” while highlighting concerns about the city’s direction under such leadership.
