The Unlikely Alliance: What's Behind Trump and Mamdani's New York City Meeting President Trump's meeting with Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York City on Monday has sparked curiosity, given their complicated past.
Just over a year ago, Mamdani won the mayoral election with a campaign that criticized Trump's policies. The president had even vowed to arrest and deport Mamdani if he were elected.
Their shared desire to tackle pressing issues like housing development and affordability has apparently brought them together. In November 2025, they met at Gracie Mansion in what was seen as a surprise move.