President Trump’s meeting with newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was described as unexpected and controversial following a closed-door discussion. After the session, both leaders delivered remarks from the Oval Office, with Trump expressing confidence in Mamdani’s ability to perform well as mayor.

Trump stated that Mamdani’s policies would “surprise some conservative people,” emphasizing his belief in the mayor’s potential to make an impact. He added, “We’re gonna see what works. He’s gonna change. We all change. I’ve changed a lot.”

Mamdani, who previously labeled Trump as a fascist and authoritarian, appeared to agree with all of Trump’s statements during the meeting. The discussion left observers questioning what transpired behind closed doors, with one observer noting, “Sounds like Mamdani got a reality check in that meeting.”

The outcome of the meeting remains unclear, but Trump’s remarks suggest optimism about Mamdani’s future policies.