By Admin US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zoharan Mamdani held their first formal meeting at the White House on Friday (November 21), where both the leaders promised cooperation on important issues like crime, migration, security and housing. This meeting between Trump and Mamdani, who are considered staunch rivals politically, looked completely different from the election rhetoric. During the meeting, Trump praised Mamdani several times, while Mamdani reiterated his clear positions on law and order, human rights and foreign policy.
This is the same pair who had made sharp political attacks on each other in the past months. Trump calls Mamdani a ‘communist’ It was said that while Mamdani had openly criticized the President’s policies, the White House meeting left these tensions behind and indicated a new equation."text-align: justify;">Trump said this big thing to Mamdani
During a question, when Mamdani was careful about his words, Trump intervened and said, “No problem, you just say yes. Easier said than done. I don’t care.” The comment came when Mamdani was asked whether he called Trump a ‘fascist’ Admit it. Trump later wrote on social media that it was an honor to meet Mamdani.
Trump said- success is not possible without safe roads
After the meeting, Trump said that a large part of the conversation focused on crime control and public safety. He said, “If your roads are not safe, there is no chance of success.” Trump even said that Mamdani could be even more serious than him about security. In response, Mamdani said that New York’s policies will be based on local laws and people’s safety. He said, “We will follow the laws of our city. Laws that protect New Yorkers.”
Discussion on ICE but limited cooperation
Agreement on housing
Both the leaders also appeared unanimous on the housing crisis. Trump said, “Mamdani wants more homes to be built in the city… And that’s what I want too.” He indicated that both can work together to promote affordable housing.
Mamdani reiterated his stance on Israel
When journalists reported Mamdani’s earlier ‘Massacre’ When asked a question on his statement, he said, “I have expressed my views on the genocide being carried out by the Israeli government and the funds received from America.” He said thousands of New Yorkers are demanding that their tax money be spent on domestic needs instead of foreign conflicts, especially when more than a million children have been homeless in the city for nine consecutive years.
He also said that he appreciates Trump’s peace efforts in the Middle East, but any efforts must respect human rights. Trump did not respond publicly to this statement.
Message of cooperation after the altercation
This meeting, which took place after several months of tough rhetoric, was unexpected in many ways. The two leaders indicated they would work together on crime, security and the housing crisis, although differences remained clear on immigration and foreign policy."text-align: justify;">Read this also-