Trump and NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Set Oval Office Meeting for Friday

Overview

• Trump announced on Truth Social that Mamdani requested a meeting, set for the Oval Office on Friday ahead of the mayor-elect’s Jan. 1, 2026 swearing-in.
• Mamdani confirmed the meeting and said he sought to discuss New Yorkers’ concerns, including the cost of living and city needs.
• On Friday morning, Mamdani posted that he was en route to Washington on a commercial flight.
• Coverage differs on the exact calendar listing, with some reports citing Nov. 21 and others Nov. 22.
• The meeting follows sharp exchanges, including Trump calling Mamdani a “communist” and floating cuts to federal funding for New York.