President Donald Trump announced he will meet with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21, 2024. This meeting marks the first encounter between Trump and Mamdani since the Democratic socialist’s victory in the mayoral race earlier this month. Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens known for his progressive platform, is set to take office in January amid heightened anticipation from both political and business leaders.
Throughout his campaign, Mamdani proposed measures such as free bus service, city-owned grocery stores, and rent freezes. These proposals have drawn criticism from some financial sector leaders, including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, who had previously expressed support for Mamdani but warned about the potential economic repercussions of his policies. The meeting with Trump may be an attempt to navigate these challenges and secure political backing for his agenda.
Following Mamdani’s victory, billionaire Bill Ackman, who had pledged to finance an alternative candidate, expressed support for Mamdani on X, stating that the mayor-elect should