NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani to Call Trump: Relationship ‘Will Be Critical to the Success’ of the CityElizabeth Weibel 12 Nov 2025
New York City (NYC) Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani explained that the relationship he has with President Donald “will be critical to the success” of the city, and added that he plans to call Trump before taking office.
During an interview with NBC New York’s Melissa Russo, Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, spoke about how as mayor of NYC, he “will be proactive in the work” he does. Mamdani also expressed that it was “important” to be able to be “open to working with anyone,” regardless of the disagreements you have with them.
“I will be proactive in the work that I do, and I think that is because the responsibility I hold to 8.5 million people being their mayor,” Mamdani said. “It is important that you are open to working with anyone, no matter what disagreements you may have. And, I’ve said this when it pertains to President Trump, that President Trump wants to speak about lowering the cost of living or delivering cheaper groceries like he ran on, I’m there to have that conversation.”
“The distinction will be that previous administrations have looked to have that conversation to the benefit of themselves, in the expense of the people that we look to serve,” Mamdani added.
When asked by Russo if Mamdani planned to call Trump, he stated that he would “be reaching out to the White House” prior to entering office.
“This is a relationship that will be critical to the success of this city,” Mamdani added.
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