Trump and Mamdani: Inside the High-Stakes White House Meeting Between Political Rivals

Nov 21, 2025 05:49 pm CST

President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House amid months of public confrontation. Despite Trump labeling Mamdani a "communist" and threatening to withhold federal funding, the democratic socialist mayor-elect requested this meeting to discuss New York City's affordability crisis. Their contentious relationship, marked by threats and harsh criticisms from both sides, makes this first face-to-face encounter particularly significant as both leaders navigate potential cooperation while maintaining their political positions.