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‘The View’: Joy Behar Grills Zohran Mamdani Over Texting With Trump

Joy Behar challenged Mayor Zohran Mamdani on his texts and Oval Office meeting with Trump despite prior harsh criticisms, highlighting his strategic approach to federal engagement.

  • On Tuesday, NYC Mayor Mamdani appeared on The View, with Behar pressing him about exchanging texts with Donald Trump after footage of the meeting was reviewed.
  • Joy Behar pressed the point after hosts framed Zohran Mamdani's approach as a 'charm offensive' and noted Behar said Mamdani called Trump a 'fascist' yet texted him.
  • Mamdani defended his approach, saying he used the Oval Office meeting to stress federal policies' impact on New Yorkers and will exhaust every possibility to help after being elected.
  • The interview ended with Zohran Mamdani reiterating support to abolish ICE and increase affordability, while Behar joked about giving him an award.
  • The segment also referenced unusual Trump texts to Norway's prime minister about Greenland, noting Zohran Mamdani emphasized their shared love of New York City.
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‘The View’: Joy Behar Grills Zohran Mamdani Over Texting With Trump

The cohosts questioned his intentions in dealing with POTUS.

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