Trump and Mamdani Strike Optimistic Tone, Sidestepping Past Critiques

The meeting between President Trump and the incoming mayor of New York City was strikingly warm for two men who had expressed deep concerns about each other’s leadership.During an Oval Office meeting on Friday, President Trump said he expected to be “a big help” to Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect. Mr. Mamdani said he looked forward to working with Mr. Trump to improve life in New York.