
NYC Mayor Mamdani Makes Unannounced Trip to Meet Trump in Washington
WASHINGTON (VINnews) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday for an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump, The NY times reports. The mayor did not list the visit on his public schedule.
Mamdani arrived in the capital with several top aides, and the meeting was scheduled for early afternoon. While the full agenda was not disclosed, sources indicated that housing development in New York City could be a focus, an issue tied to Trump’s real estate background.
The trip is the latest in a series of interactions between the two leaders, who come from very different political backgrounds. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, and Trump, a Republican former president, first met at the White House last November. Despite their political differences, both parties have maintained cordial communication on matters of shared concern.
Earlier this week, Trump referred to Mamdani during the State of the Union address, calling him a “nice guy” even as he criticized some city policies, including the use of volunteer snow removal crews after a major winter storm.
Mamdani has generally avoided public criticism of Trump, recognizing the federal government’s influence over city funding. Observers said the mayor’s unannounced visit demonstrates a pragmatic approach to maintaining dialogue across political lines.
Details about the meeting’s outcome have not been released.