President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met in the Oval Office for the first time since Mamdani's election victory. Trump described the meeting as 'great' and expressed optimism about their relationship, stating they had a 'lot more in common than I would have thought.' Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist and the city's youngest mayor-elect since 1892, emphasized his readiness to work with Trump to address affordability and economic issues in New York City. Trump called Mamdani a 'great mayor' and highlighted their shared goal of strengthening the city, despite past criticisms and disagreements. Mamdani maintained he was focused on making New York more affordable and was prepared to stand up to Trump’s administration if necessary, particularly regarding policies he views as authoritarian. The meeting occurred amid tense exchanges and mutual criticisms, with Trump previously labeling Mamdani a 'communist' and Mamdani criticizing Trump's impact on city affordability and deploying National Guard troops in cities. The White House was crowded with media, and it remains uncertain whether the press will be allowed to cover the meeting fully. Both leaders expressed hopes for a civil and productive dialogue, with Mamdani indicating he intended to make his case clearly and Trump signaling a desire to see the city and its leadership succeed.