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WASHINGTON: A meeting between US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani drew widespread attention on Wednesday after the two, long known for trading sharp words, appeared unusually friendly during their Oval Office encounter.
Despite months of political sparring, both leaders struck an unexpectedly conciliatory tone. Trump and Mamdani told reporters they were ready to collaborate on key challenges facing America’s largest city, including public safety and the growing cost-of-living pressures.
Images released from the meeting showed Mamdani — a 34-year-old state lawmaker soon to take the reins of New York City — standing beside the president’s desk, while the 79-year-old Trump looked up at him with a broad smile.
During the brief press interaction, tensions surfaced only momentarily. When a journalist asked Mamdani whether he still believed Trump was a “fascist,” the mayor-elect began to respond — but Trump cut in before he could answer.
“That’s okay. You can just say yes — it’s easier than explaining it. I don’t mind,” Trump remarked, patting Mamdani’s arm and defusing what could have been an awkward moment.
The unusual warmth quickly sparked chatter online. Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement, confusion, and cautious optimism, noting the rare display of civility between two figures who frequently clashed in public.
Posts ranged from jokes to admiration:
“JD seeing Trump liking Zohran more than him.”
“Find someone who looks at you the way Donald Trump looks at Zohran Mamdani.”
The meeting, and the viral photos that followed, have since become the latest flashpoint in online political commentary.
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