Mamdani on Trump bromance: ‘it varies’ who calls first

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his contact with President Donald Trump is not governed by who calls or texts first; he says the priority is discussing what is best for the city. Their working relationship is notable given their earlier exchanges of insults and their different political labels.

They first met at the White House last November, then held a private Oval Office meeting in February and met at Gracie Mansion in September to discuss immigration and a Queens housing project. Mamdani has sought federal backing for affordable housing at Sunnyside Yard, requesting $21 billion, and has appealed to Trump’s background in construction.