Incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House in a surprisingly warm and productive meeting, despite their history of public clashes. The two leaders discussed pressing issues such as the cost of living and public safety in New York, setting aside partisan differences to focus on shared goals for the city. Mamdani, who will be the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, reiterated his concerns about US funding for Israeli military actions in Gaza, stating that he believes the US is supporting violations of human rights. Both Trump and Mamdani expressed a willingness to work together to improve affordability for New Yorkers, marking a notable shift from their previous confrontational rhetoric.