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Mamdani Meets Trump at White House — Cordial Talks Expected as Inflation Tops Agenda

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met President Trump at the White House Friday, with Trump saying he expects a cordial exchange. Mamdani intends to press inflation and cost-of-living concerns during the talks. Meanwhile, Congress has begun its Thanksgiving recess as Republicans continue negotiating a resolution to the health-care funding dispute that led to a 43-day disruption, and Ukraine is reviewing a 28-point U.S. peace proposal.

03:37 AM, 11/22/2025Politics

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani arrived at the White House Friday afternoon for his first meeting with President Donald Trump.

Speaking before the meeting in a radio interview, Trump said, "I think we'll get along fine," downplaying earlier verbal exchanges in which he had labeled Mamdani a "communist" and questioned his immigration status. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, said he plans to press the president on inflation and the cost-of-living pressures facing New Yorkers.

What to watch

  • Economic priorities: Mamdani has signaled that inflation and consumer costs will be central to his discussion with the president.
  • Political tone: Observers will note whether the meeting calms rhetorical tensions between the two leaders or sets a cooperative tone on shared priorities.
  • Congress and policy context: Both the Senate and House have entered their Thanksgiving recesses, even as Republicans continue negotiations over the funding dispute tied to the Affordable Care Act. GOP leaders are working to unify a plan for health policy funding, but it appears enhanced ACA subsidies may be excluded from the emerging package.
  • International angle: Across the Atlantic, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his government is reviewing a 28-point peace proposal recently put forward by Washington.

The meeting brings local and national priorities together at the highest level—watch for statements after the session that clarify any agreements or next steps.

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