Socialist Mamdani Humbled in White House: Trump Predicts NYC Comeback Under His Watch

In a political plot twist no one saw coming, President Donald J. Trump turned a high-stakes White House meeting with socialist NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani into what looked like a bizarre Freaky Friday moment — complete with praise, arm-pats, and a stunning prediction that Mamdani could “make New York City great again.”

Standing behind the Resolute Desk, Trump shielded Mamdani from tough questions and shocked the media by saying, “I think he wants to make it greater than ever before… and if he can, I’ll be cheering for him.”

The two held a 45-minute closed-door meeting focused on affordability, with Trump insisting Mamdani is “different than your typical guy” and actually “has a chance to really do something great for New York.”

For his part, Mamdani avoided ideological combat, saying he valued the “shared purpose” he and Trump discussed — a statement that left many conservatives wondering if NYC’s new socialist mayor realizes he can’t fix anything without Trump-style toughness.

Whether this unexpected thaw is real cooperation or political theater remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: New Yorkers will hold Mamdani accountable, and Trump will be watching.