{
  "id": 9113144,
  "title": "'Want him to be a great mayor': Trump praises Zohran Mamdani after New York meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/want-him-to-be-a-great-mayor-trump-praises-zohran-mamdani-after-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T09:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031823/want-him-to-be-a-great-mayor-trump-praises-zohran-mamdani-after-new-york-meeting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former President Donald Trump expressed optimism about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's potential for success during a recent meeting at the mayor's official residence. The two men, who had previously clashed politically, engaged in a one-hour discussion about immigration enforcement and a proposed 12,000-home housing project. Trump, a Republican, had previously labeled Mamdani as \"my little communist\" and a \"total nut job\" when he first took office in January. However, the two have since developed a surprisingly amicable relationship. Trump told Mamdani, \"Hopefully, you're going to be a great mayor. I'll be able to say you're going to be a great one, and you're off to a start,\" adding, \"I want what's good for New York, I want what's good for the country. So if I had a choice of having him be a bad mayor or horrible mayor, I don't want that. I want him to be a great mayor.\" Mamdani, 34, appreciated Trump's commitment to the city and shared his views on keeping New Yorkers safe. The pair also discussed the proposed housing project, which would require $21 billion in federal funding. Despite acknowledging they have \"many disagreements,\" Mamdani plans to continue cooperating with Trump, emphasizing the importance of engaging with all members of the press, regardless of their opinions.",
  "summary": "United States President Donald Trump heaped praise Monday onto New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the pair set aside their political differences to discuss immigration enforcement and a multi-billion-dollar housing project. Trump, a Republican, heavily criticised Mamdani before he took office in January — calling him “ my little communist ” and a “total nut job” — but the two men have since struck…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former President Donald Trump praised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's potential for success.",
    "Trump and Mamdani discussed immigration enforcement and a proposed 12,000-home housing project.",
    "Mamdani expressed willingness to continue cooperating with Trump despite political disagreements."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}