• Trump indicates a desire to meet with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
• Mamdani promises to reach out for collaboration despite past conflicts.
• Both leaders emphasize the importance of working for the city's success.

President Trump announced on Sunday his intention to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, stating, "The mayor of New York, I will say, would like to meet with us and we'll work something out." This marks a significant shift in tone from Trump's previous remarks, where he labelled Mamdani a “communist” and made threats to withhold federal funding from the city, where Mamdani is set to take office in January. The meeting is seen as a potential move toward cooperation between the Democratic mayor-elect and the Republican president, particularly amidst the backdrop of their contentious relationship during the campaign period, according to Los Angeles Times, Africa News, and The Hill.

Mamdani, who recently defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo by nearly 9 percentage points, emerged as a strong voice against Trump's policies during his mayoral campaign, actively promoting progressive policies. However, he has also expressed willingness to cooperate with the president for the benefit of New Yorkers. Yesterday, Mamdani reiterated his intention to reach out to the White House, highlighting that this relationship “will be critical to the success of the city,” according to Los Angeles Times, Africa News, and The Hill.

Trump confirmed this willingness for dialogue, expressing, "We want to see everything work out well for New York," signaling that he intends to foster a productive relationship despite their contrasting political ideologies. The president's recent comments come after Mamdani's significant victory, which represents a shift in New York City's political landscape, as he opposes the president's hardline stances, especially regarding immigration, according to Los Angeles Times, Africa News, and The Hill.