Trump and Mamdani Hold Hour-Long Meeting in New York

President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for an hour at Gracie Mansion on Monday, ahead of Trump's United Nations speech, marking another cordial encounter between the political opposites. The pair discussed a potential housing project in Queens and ways to make New York more affordable for the working class, while acknowledging their sharp political and policy differences. Trump reminisced about past mayors, and Mamdani stressed the importance of press access after Trump defended restrictions on certain news outlets. This was their third meeting, following a post-election Oval Office visit and a February trip where Mamdani pitched housing investments. Despite their ideological divide, the two have maintained a surprisingly warm relationship focused on helping their shared city.