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How Zohran Mamdani won over Donald Trump — for now
Following a contentious campaign, Mamdani's team sought a non-provocative meeting, with business leaders urging Trump toward a conciliatory stance, reflecting shared political pragmatism.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump hosted Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor-elect, in the Oval Office and praised him, hoping Mamdani would be `a really great mayor` while giving a thumbs-up.
- Mamdani's team initiated the Oval Office visit to avoid escalation, while calls from Marc Benioff, Salesforce founder, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, encouraged a warmer reception ahead of Wednesday's meeting.
- During the campaign, Trump attacked Mamdani by name, calling him a `Communist` and questioning his citizenship, but he later pledged federal funding for New York City to help Mamdani 'make everybody's dream come true'.
- Analysts called the encounter a big deal and noted widespread coverage as political observers said President Donald Trump’s praise helped him seize control of the narrative Friday.
- The meeting fits a broader pattern of President Donald Trump courting opponents when he seeks gains, with commentators warning 'they might be back to calling him Mamdani the Commie by next week.
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