Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani to Hold First Meeting at White House Amid Political Tensions

Nov 20, 2025 11:36 am CST

US President Donald Trump and newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House on November 21, following a campaign marked by sharp criticism and political differences. As the first South Asian and Muslim mayor of America's largest city, Mamdani's historic victory and confrontational stance toward Trump's immigration policies have set the stage for a significant political encounter between the two leaders.