Trump says Mamdani has ‘great potential’ after Gracie Mansion visit

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center · Published: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:02:49 GMT

NEW YORK — President Trump offered rare praise of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) Monday, saying he has “great potential.” The two leaders chatted inside Gracie Mansion before holding a press conference ahead of Tuesday's United Nations General Assembly in the city. “No, I certainly hope he will be a great mayor,” Trump...

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Left: 'Unconscionable': Trump skewered on CNN after ignoring key issue during Mamdani meeting — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Trump and Mamdani's unlikely rapport endures in New York — www.axios.com
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Center-Left: Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion — www.theguardian.com
Center: Trump meets with Mamdani ahead of U.N. address — www.cbsnews.com
Center: Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion as unlikely rapport continues — www.washingtonpost.com
Center-Left: Trump Tosses Bouquets at Mamdani After Latest Meeting — Says He Has the ‘Potential’ to Be a ‘Great Mayor — www.mediaite.com
Right: Mamdani tells Trump banned White House outlets are welcome at NYC meeting — www.foxnews.com

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