Mamdani Pledges to Stand Up for New Yorkers in Upcoming Trump Meeting New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is gearing up to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, and he's making it clear that he'll be standing up for the city's residents. Despite Trump's past criticisms and threats to cut federal funding, Mamdani remains undeterred, stating that he'll "meet with anyone" to push forward his affordability agenda for the city. Mamdani's campaign focused on addressing the cost-of-living crisis, and he's determined to make that a priority in his meeting with Trump. "I will stand up for New Yorkers every single day," he said, emphasizing that his goal is to work for the benefit of the city's 8.5 million residents. The meeting comes after a tense mayoral campaign, with Trump repeatedly calling Mamdani a "communist" and threatening to withhold federal aid. However, Mamd...
Mamdani Pledges to Stand Up for New Yorkers in Upcoming Trump Meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is gearing up to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, and he's making it clear that he'll be standing up for the city's residents. Despite Trump's past criticisms and threats to cut federal funding, Mamdani remains undeterred, stating that he'll "meet with anyone" to push forward his affordability agenda for the city.
Mamdani's campaign focused on addressing the cost-of-living crisis, and he's determined to make that a priority in his meeting with Trump. "I will stand up for New Yorkers every single day," he said, emphasizing that his goal is to work for the benefit of the city's 8.5 million residents.
The meeting comes after a tense mayoral campaign, with Trump repeatedly calling Mamdani a "communist" and threatening to withhold federal aid. However, Mamdani is using the opportunity to highlight the city's affordability crisis and push for support.
Mamdani's stance has resonated with New Yorkers, and his meeting with Trump is seen as a chance to bridge the divide and work towards common goals. As he prepares to take office on January 1, 2026, Mamdani is committed to fighting for the city's interests.
