Trump Praises Mayor Mamdani as 'Great' in Surprising Third Meeting

President Donald Trump praised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as having potential to be a "great mayor" during their third meeting, despite their significant political differences, and offered support for a major housing project. The meeting, hosted by Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, marked the first time Trump visited the mayor's official residence. Mamdani called the conversation "productive" and said a "new level of dialogue" was established regarding a $21 billion project to build 12,000 affordable housing units in Queens, which requires federal funding. The two politicians, who have clashed over issues including immigration and Middle East policy, previously met twice at the White House. Trump had called Mamdani a "communist" and threatened to withhold federal funds, while Mamdani had accused Trump of attacking democracy.