In a significant political development, US President Donald Trump is set to meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on November 21, 2025. This meeting marks the first interaction between the Republican leader and the democratic socialist who recently secured the mayoral election. The encounter comes amidst a backdrop of mutual criticism, with Trump having supported Mamdani’s opponent, Andrew Cuomo, during the campaign. Mamdani has been vocal in his opposition to several of Trump’s policies, particularly those concerning immigration and US support for Israel during the Gaza conflict. Trump announced the meeting via social media, stating, ‘We have agreed that this meeting will take place at the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st.’ Mamdani, who will be sworn in as mayor on January 1, 2026, emphasized that the meeting fulfills a campaign commitment to New Yorkers. His transition team has yet to comment on Trump’s announcement. During the mayoral race, Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from New York City if Mamdani were elected, a move that Mamdani countered by making opposition to Trump’s policies a central theme of his campaign.