Trump Meets Mamdani at Gracie Mansion Before UN Speech

President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on Monday, September 21, 2026. The third in-person meeting between the two political opposites occurred ahead of President Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly. During their joint press conference and subsequent discussions, they addressed key issues including infrastructure funding for the Sunnyside Yard housing project, ICE deportations, cost of living concerns, and public safety regarding immigrant New Yorkers. While Mamdani highlighted his role in securing a Columbia University student's release from detention by federal agents, he noted that their relationship has yielded few tangible results to date. Previous encounters included an Oval Office meeting in February 2026 following Mamdani's historic election victory and another high-stakes discussion in November 2025 focused on infrastructure requiring billions in federal grants. President Trump expressed appreciation for the conversation, stating he hopes Mamdani becomes a great mayor while acknowledging his strong opinions on keeping immigrant New Yorkers safe.