Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Mamdani Rejects Kimmel’s Trump Selfie Idea While Discussing Housing
Zohran Mamdani appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s television show in Brooklyn.
The audience welcomed him with a standing ovation.
Kimmel asked why Mamdani seemed friendly with President Donald Trump.
Mamdani said they disagree about many things but both care about New York City.
He said they talk about projects that could help New Yorkers.
One project, Sunnyside Yard, could create homes and jobs in Queens.
Mamdani also said he cares about Haitian New Yorkers whose protected status ended.
When Kimmel suggested sending Trump a selfie, Mamdani joked that housing was more important.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received a standing ovation on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Mamdani said his cordial relationship with President Donald Trump focuses on helping New Yorkers despite political disagreements.
Their communications have included federal support for the proposed Sunnyside Yard project in Queens.
Sunnyside Yard is expected to create about 12,000 homes and approximately 30,000 jobs.
Mamdani declined Jimmy Kimmel’s suggestion that they text Trump a selfie, saying he loved housing more.
- Who
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Jimmy Kimmel, and President Donald Trump.
- What
- Mamdani appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, discussed his communications with Trump, and rejected Kimmel’s Trump selfie idea.
- When
- During Kimmel’s week of episodes filmed in Brooklyn; the article says Mamdani’s first meeting with Trump was in November of last year.
- Where
- The appearance was filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York; the discussion also concerned Sunnyside Yard in Queens.
- Why
- Mamdani said his interactions with Trump focus on securing support for projects and policies intended to make life easier for New Yorkers.
- Program
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Filming location
- Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York
- Housing project
- Sunnyside Yard in Queens
- Projected homes
- About 12,000
- Projected jobs
- Approximately 30,000
- Additional issue
- Mamdani said he supports stability for Haitian New Yorkers after their Protected Status ended
- Selfie response
- “Jimmy, I love you, but I love housing more.”