Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Trump and Mamdani Reportedly Texting After Thaw in Relations
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used to argue a lot in public.
They even said mean things about each other.
But recently, they met in the Oval Office and seemed to get along well.
Now, they are even texting each other.
Before his election, Mamdani called Trump a 'fascist,' and Trump called Mamdani a 'communist lunatic.'
But during their meeting, Trump praised Mamdani and said he wants to make New York strong.
Mamdani said he will work with Trump if it benefits New Yorkers.
They both seem to care about making New York City a better place.
Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani reportedly text each other after a thaw in relations.
They met in the Oval Office in November and appeared to get along despite past public clashes.
Trump praised Mamdani's appearance and electoral victory during the meeting.
Mamdani stated he will work with Trump on agendas that benefit New Yorkers.
Both expressed a shared admiration for New York City and a desire to make it stronger.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani
- What
- Reported improvement in relations and texting between Trump and Mamdani
- When
- After their November meeting in the Oval Office
- Where
- White House, Washington D.C.
- Why
- Shared admiration for New York City and a need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers
- Donald Trump
- President of the United States
- Zohran Mamdani
- New York City Mayor
- Meeting Location
- Oval Office, White House
- Meeting Date
- November (exact date not specified)
- Public Clashes
- Months of public clashes before the meeting
- Texting
- Reportedly began after sharing phone numbers
- Trump's Praise
- Called Mamdani 'better-looking in person' and praised his electoral victory