Overview
- Trump announced on Truth Social that he will receive Mamdani at the White House on Friday.
- Mamdani’s team confirmed the meeting and said the discussion will cover public safety, economic stability and affordability.
- In his post, Trump again labeled Mamdani a “Communist” and asserted the mayor-elect asked for the meeting.
- Mamdani’s camp called the session routine for a mayor-elect and said they reached out to the White House to advance New Yorkers’ interests.
- On the trail, Trump threatened deportation of Mamdani and a cutoff of federal funds to New York, setting a sharp backdrop for the talks.