Trump praises leftist Mamdani after meeting in New York

President Donald Trump complimented New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday during a meeting in the city, despite their political disagreements in the past. The two Republicans had previously labeled each other as "my little communist" and "a total nut job," but have since formed a surprisingly amicable relationship.

During a press conference, Trump assured Mamdani that he believed he would be a great mayor, praising his early efforts. They engaged in a one-hour discussion about immigration enforcement and a proposed 12,000-home housing project in New York, which would require an estimated $21 billion in federal funding. Mamdani expressed his strong opinions on keeping New Yorkers safe in response to Trump's decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status for thousands of immigrants.

The pair also discussed maintaining open communication, acknowledging their differing beliefs, and extending an invitation to all members of the press to attend their joint press conference, held outside the mayor's official residence. Trump dismissed media boycotts, stating that he was not worried about them.