Overview
- Following their Nov. 21 White House meeting, Trump praised the mayor‑elect and said they shared more common ground than expected on affordability and public safety.
- Mamdani reiterated on Meet the Press that he considers Trump a fascist and a despot, stressing he will still work with anyone who can deliver for New Yorkers.
- The discussion centered on housing, transit, childcare and utility costs, with both men framing cooperation around easing the city’s cost‑of‑living burden.
- Mamdani told Trump New York will adhere to sanctuary‑city rules, saying local police will coordinate with federal immigration authorities only within existing limits.
- Trump appeared to ease earlier threats of a federal deployment in the city, saying he would send reinforcements only if New York needs it, as political reactions online ranged from approval to unease within the MAGA ecosystem.