Unexpected Bromance? Trump and Mamdani’s Surprisingly Warm Oval Office Meeting

Trump Mamdani Meeting: What was expected to be a dramatic political showdown instead turned into an unexpected praise fest when US President Donald Trump welcomed newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the White House. Despite Mamdani previously calling Trump a “despot” and the White House labeling him a “communist,” both men stood side-by-side in an unusually friendly Oval Office meeting. Smiling and emphasizing shared priorities—especially New York City’s affordability crisis—they signaled a mutual understanding that solving cost-of-living issues is central to their political fortunes.