Mamdani Says He Will Work With ‘Anyone’ on Affordability Ahead of His Meeting With Trump

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said that he will meet with President Donald Trump or “anyone” who will help his city address affordability.

Mamdani, a Democrat and self-described socialist, spoke about his upcoming meeting with Trump at a press conference in New York City Thursday morning.

“Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran ‘Kwame’ Mamdani, has asked for a meeting,” Trump announced on Truth Social on Wednesday. “We have agreed that this meeting will take place at the Oval Office on Friday, November 21st. Further details to follow!”

Mamdani said it is customary for the mayor of New York to meet with the president, given the “mutual reliance.”

“It is more critical than ever, given the national crisis in affordability, one that New Yorkers know well across these five boroughs, and the specific challenge many cities are facing with balancing public safety against steps taken by this administration,” he said.

Mamdani said many New Yorkers voted for Trump and himself for a similar reason, because they wanted leaders to address the affordability and cost of living crisis.

“I will work with anyone to make life more affordable for the more than eight and a half million people who call this city home,” he said.

The New York mayor-elect said that while he had “many disagreements” with Trump, in their meeting, he will make it “clear” that he would work on any agenda that benefits his city.