Overview
- Trump announced on Truth Social that Mamdani requested the meeting, which is set for November 21 in the Oval Office.
- Mamdani's spokesperson said he plans to focus on public safety, economic security, and an affordability program backed by voters.
- The president previously threatened to withhold federal funds from New York, and it remains unclear whether he intends to act on that threat.
- Mamdani, 34, is a self-described socialist who will take office on January 1 after defeating, among others, Andrew Cuomo.
- After weeks of public clashes, both sides signal a willingness to talk, with Mamdani calling a working relationship with the White House essential for the city.