Despite the acrimony, Mamdani says he intends to approach the meeting professionally. Speaking to reporters, he emphasized that he would collaborate with the president on any initiative that benefits New Yorkers, while opposing policies he believes would cause harm. His spokesperson, Dora Pekec, described the meeting as a standard step for a new administration.
Mamdani has built his platform around tackling New York’s high cost of living, promising to address housing affordability and economic insecurity. He noted that many New Yorkers who supported different candidates still shared a desire for leadership that confronts rising expenses. As Trump continues pursuing national efforts on immigration and public order, Mamdani has prepared legal strategies to challenge policies he views as harmful to the city, reaffirming New York’s identity as a place welcoming to immigrants.
