Trump and Mamdani hold cordial NYC meeting at Gracie Mansion

President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on Monday for an hourlong discussion before the president's United Nations speech, marking their latest cordial encounter despite their political differences. The Republican president and democratic socialist mayor discussed a potential housing project in Queens and ways to make New York more affordable for the working class. Trump reminisced about past visits to the mayoral residence, while Mamdani acknowledged their sharp disagreements but said he would continue conversations with anyone who can deliver relief to the city. The pair have met at least twice previously, including an Oval Office meeting after Mamdani's election and a February visit where the mayor pitched housing investments. Trump also defended his restrictions on news outlets he called biased, after Mamdani stressed the importance of press presence at the event.