Trump and Mamdani to meet in New York during UN visit
President Donald Trump will meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday at Gracie Mansion during Trump's upcoming visit for the U.N. General Assembly. The White House confirmed the meeting, while Mamdani's office said they will discuss issues affecting the city. Mamdani, a democratic socialist who defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the primary and won the general election in November, has been a frequent Republican target. However, Trump has shown warmth toward the mayor, calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic" during the 2025 campaign but later praising him. Their prior meetings have been cordial, including a February session where Mamdani gave Trump a mock newspaper headline riffing on the 1975 "FORD TO CITY: DROP DEAD" front page. Mamdani's aides said the gesture highlighted potential federal housing investment support.