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Trump and Mamdani Discuss Immigration and New York Housing
President Donald Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Manhattan.
They talked about immigration enforcement and how to keep New Yorkers safe.
They also discussed a plan to build 12,000 homes.
The plan could need about $21 billion from the federal government.
Trump and Mamdani have disagreed strongly in the past.
Even so, Mamdani said he would keep talking with Trump if it could help New Yorkers.
Mamdani also said all members of the press should be allowed at their news conference.
Trump said he was not worried about television networks refusing to cover him.
President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani held closed-door talks in Manhattan lasting about an hour.
The meeting focused on immigration enforcement, public safety and a proposed 12,000-home housing project.
The housing plan would require an estimated $21 billion in federal funding.
Mamdani said he would continue cooperating with Trump despite their significant political disagreements.
Trump dismissed a media boycott linked to his ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
- Who
- President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- What
- They met to discuss immigration enforcement, public safety and a proposed 12,000-home housing project.
- Where
- Manhattan, New York, in front of the mayor's official residence for their joint press conference.
- When
- Monday, during Trump's visit to New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- Mamdani said he wanted to discuss ways to keep New Yorkers safe and pursue relief for city residents, while the housing proposal requires federal support.
Mamdani's position
Trump's position
Immigration and public safety
Mamdani's position
Mamdani said he expressed strong opinions about how to keep New Yorkers safe amid Trump's immigration enforcement plans.
Trump's position
Trump is pursuing mass deportation plans and has removed Temporary Protected Status for thousands of immigrants, according to the report.
Working together
Mamdani's position
Mamdani said he would continue speaking with Trump and anyone who could deliver relief to New York, despite their disagreements.
Trump's position
Trump praised Mamdani and said he hoped the mayor would become a great mayor, signaling a willingness to work with him.
Press access
Mamdani's position
Mamdani said all members of the press should be welcome at their joint press conference, regardless of their opinions or criticism.
Trump's position
Trump defended his media restrictions and dismissed the suggestion that the bans were intended to distract from criticism of the war in Iran.
Key facts
- Meeting length
- About one hour
- Housing proposal
- 12,000 homes
- Estimated federal funding
- $21 billion
- Political relationship
- The meeting was their third public meeting since Mamdani won last year's mayoral election.
- Immigration issue
- Mamdani raised concerns about Trump's removal of Temporary Protected Status for thousands of immigrants.
- Media dispute
- Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Quotes
Zohran Mamdani
Mayor of New York City
“We've both spoken about very different approaches, very different beliefs, and I will continue to have conversations with the president, and frankly with anyone who can deliver relief to the people of this city.”
NDTV
“It's interesting because they (the media) said they were going to boycott me, but they never boycott me, so I wasn't very worried about that.”
NDTV
Sources
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