From Adversaries to Allies: Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground on New York City Affordability Crisis

Nov 22, 2025 05:14 pm CST

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani set aside their contentious political differences during a surprisingly cordial White House meeting. Despite their history of harsh criticisms toward each other, the leaders found common ground on addressing housing affordability and cost-of-living concerns for New Yorkers, demonstrating an unexpected willingness to collaborate across deep ideological divides for their shared hometown.