Zohran Mamdani placed affordability at the center of his campaign to run America's largest city. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
The meeting would mark the first encounter between Trump and Mamdani since the Democratic socialist’s victory in New York's mayoral race earlier this month. Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens known for his progressive platform, is set to take office in January amid heightened anticipation from both political and business leaders.
Throughout his campaign, Mamdani proposed measures such as free bus service, city-owned grocery stores, and rent freezes.
MAMDANI SAYS HE WILL MEET JAMIE DIMON, OTHER FINANCIAL TITANS IN NYC
Billionarie investor Bill Ackman said he would work with Mamdani on issues related to New York. (Patrick Fallon/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
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Following the victory, billionaire Bill Ackman wrote on X that if he could help, Mamdani should "just let me know what I can do."
The Pershing Square chief had earlier pledged to finance an alternative candidate to Mamdani, should one emerge. He also warned that Mamdani’s financial plan would "destroy jobs and cause businesses and wealthy taxpayers" to leave New York.
Whether Mamdani’s outreach to Trump and Wall Street will ease tensions or deepen divisions remains to be seen, but few doubt that his arrival at City Hall marks the beginning of a new political chapter for New York.
Amanda covers the intersection of business and geopolitics for Fox News Digital.
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