Trump praises leftist Mamdani after meeting in New York
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he plans to continue cooperating with the US president, despite acknowledging they have 'many disagreements'.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump Monday in a closed-door session at Gracie Mansion, marking their third public meeting since the city's recent mayoral election. Despite their political differences, Trump praised Mamdani's commitment to the city during a joint press conference. The two discussed immigration enforcement and a proposed 12,000-home housing project, which would require an estimated $21 billion in federal funding.
Mamdani expressed his strong opinions on safety measures in response to Trump's plan to reduce Temporary Protected Status for thousands of immigrants. The mayor reiterated his commitment to cooperate with Trump, acknowledging their numerous disagreements.
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