Trump says he ‘doesn’t mind’ Mamdani calling him a fascist as they bury the hatchet in stunning press conference: Live updates
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appeared as a unified front to the nation in the Oval Office Friday, despite their political difference.
In an unexpectedly polite press conference, the two political leaders praised one another for their willingness to collaborate to make New York City more affordable by lowering prices and increasing housing.
Trump said they had more in common than he expected and expressed optimism about the future of New York City under Mamdani’s leadership.
“You’re going to have, hopefully, a really great mayor,” Trump said with a smile.
During the mayoral race, tensions between the two were high; Trump called Mamdani a “communist,” and Mamdani, who called Trump a “fascist,” used his opposition to the president to appeal to voters.
But when asked about their previously contentious relationship, the two men laughed off their insults and stayed on message that they plan to work together to make Trump’s hometown more affordable and safer.
