New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Maintains ’Fascist‘ Label for Trump after White House Meeting
WASHINGTON D.C. – Despite a recent conciliatory meeting at the White House, New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani affirmed his view of former US President Donald Trump as a fascist, reiterating a position he has publicly stated previously. The confirmation, made to NBC news on Sunday, comes after Trump publicly offered his support to Mamdani following their Friday discussion.
The unexpected meeting and subsequent endorsement raise questions about political maneuvering and potential shifts in rhetoric as Mamdani prepares to take office on January 1st. The outcome is notably notable given Trump’s prior attacks on Mamdani during the election campaign, where he labeled the politician a “communist” and threatened to withhold federal funding from New York should he win.This growth impacts not only the future of New York City’s relationship with the federal government but also the broader landscape of progressive politics and potential for cross-party dialogue.
Mamdani described the meeting as “productive,” focusing on key campaign issues like housing costs, childcare, and food security. He stated he appreciated the willingness of both parties to openly address their disagreements.
Trump, in turn, expressed agreement with Mamdani on more issues than anticipated and pledged his support for Mamdani to become a “great mayor,” promising to help “make everyone’s dream come true: to have a strong and very safe New York.”
During the election, Trump repeatedly criticized Mamdani’s progressive platform, which includes rent control, free public transportation, and universal childcare, funded by increased taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations. Mamdani secured a decisive victory on November 4th, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office of New York City mayor, succeeding Eric Adams.
