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Trump praises Mamdani after talks on $21 billion housing plan
The Hindu··4d ago
US President Donald Trump praised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday after about an hour of talks, their third meeting since Mamdani took office. Mamdani, 34, said they discussed immigration and a 12,000-home plan needing an estimated $21 billion in federal funding. Trump had called Mamdani a communist before January, but both struck a warmer tone Monday.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Mamdani said he told Trump all press would be welcome at their joint conference outside the mayor's official residence.
- Trump visited New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly while major networks limited coverage after White House media bans.
- Mamdani said he shared strong views on keeping New Yorkers safe when asked about cuts to Temporary Protected Status.
What's Happening
- Trump told Mamdani he hoped the mayor would be great and said Mamdani was off to a start.
- Mamdani said the president showed commitment to the city during the visit.
- Trump dismissed suggestions that media bans were meant to distract from criticism of the war in Iran.
Press access at Gracie Mansion
- The Republican president and the Democratic mayor have traded sharp rhetoric since the mayoral election.
- Their February discussion also covered the large federal housing package Mamdani is pursuing.
- Mamdani said he would cooperate with anyone who can deliver relief despite different beliefs.
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