Trump plans to fulfill with Mamdani, says ‘he’ll work one thing out’ with New York City’s Mayor-elect

President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday (November 16, 2025) that he plans to fulfill with New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and stated they’re going to “work one thing out,” in what may very well be a detente for the Republican President and Democratic political star who’ve forged one another as political foils.

Mr. Trump has for months slammed Mr. Mamdani, falsely labelling him as a “communist” and predicting the damage of his hometown, New York, if the democratic socialist was elected. He additionally threatened to deport Mr. Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and have become a naturalised American citizen, and to drag federal cash from the town.

Mr. Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to grow to be a social media star and image of the resistance towards Mr. Trump throughout his mayoral marketing campaign. He campaigned on an array of progressive insurance policies and a message that was stark in its opposition to the aggressive, anti-immigrant agenda Mr. Trump has rolled out in his second White House time period.

The 34-year-old appealed to a broad cross-section of New Yorkers and defeated considered one of its political heavyweights, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, by practically 9 share factors.

In his election night time victory speech, Mr. Mamdani stated he needed New York to point out the nation the way to defeat the president. But the day after, whereas talking about his plans for “Trump-proofing” New York as soon as he takes workplace in January, the incoming mayor additionally stated he was keen to work with anybody, together with the president, if it may possibly assist New Yorkers.

Representatives for Mr. Mamdani didn’t have a direct touch upon Sunday night time on the President’s remarks, however a spokesperson pointed to the Mayor-elect’s remarks final week when he stated he deliberate to achieve out to the White House “as a result of this can be a relationship that will likely be vital to the success of the town.”

Mr. Trump expressed an analogous sentiment on Sunday.

“The Mayor of New York, I’ll say, wish to meet with us. We’ll work one thing out,” Mr. Trump instructed reporters as he ready to fly again to Washington after spending the weekend in Florida.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified shortly after that Mr. Trump was referring to Mr. Mamdani and stated no date had been set for such a gathering.

“We need to see every little thing work out properly for New York,” Mr. Trump stated.

Mr. Trump’s feedback got here as he additionally stated the U.S. could maintain discussions quickly with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, after a army buildup close to the South American nation, “I’ll speak to anyone,” Mr. Trump stated.