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Is Trump going to meet with Mamdani?

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Trump expresses willingness to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, reversing earlier threats. Mamdani is open to working with Trump if it benefits New Yorkers. No confirmed date is mentioned, but both signal readiness for a meeting.

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Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

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  • President Trump indicated that he may meet with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
  • Trump had previously labeled Mamdani a communist and threatened to pull federal funding from New York. 8s
  • Trump also threatened to deport Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and became a U.S. citizen. 28s
  • Mamdani vowed in his victory speech to stand up to Trump and show the country how to defeat him. 36s
  • Mamdani has since said he is willing to work with anyone, including Trump, if it helps New Yorkers. 43s
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Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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Africanews
4 hours ago
Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

New York's mayor-elect, Zoran Mamdani, could soon meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, as indicated by Trump on Sunday.

Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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Africanews
4 hours ago
Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Trump, who previously labelled Mamdani a communist and threatened to pull federal funding from New York, now signals willingness to meet.

Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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Africanews
4 hours ago
Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Trump stated, 'The mayor of New York... would like to meet with us and we'll work something out,' expressing a desire for positive outcomes for New York.

Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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4 hours ago
Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani has since stated he is willing to work with anyone, including the president, if it benefits New Yorkers.

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