Full speeches: Trump & Mamdani's first meeting - 'fascist, jihadist, communist' jibes in spotlight

President Donald Trump hosted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a highly anticipated Oval Office meeting, resulting in an unexpectedly cordial exchange. Trump, who previously criticized Mamdani as a “communist” and “jihadist,” praised his election victory and signaled readiness to work together on crime, cost of living, and housing. Both leaders emphasized their shared focus on making New York affordable and safe, openly acknowledging their political differences but stressing a mutual commitment to serve New Yorkers.