Overview
- In a Fox News interview, Trump said Zohran Mamdani was “off to a bad start” after what he called a “very angry” victory speech.
- He urged the mayor‑elect to “be very nice” to him, saying he “has to approve a lot of things” the city will seek.
- Trump said he wants the new mayor to do well because he loves New York.
- Mamdani’s speech challenged Trump’s policies and declared New York a city built by immigrants and now led by an immigrant.
- Asked about initiating contact, Trump said Mamdani “should reach out.”