Trump Meets Mamdani, Ukrainians Fear US Peace Plan

US President Donald Trump met with New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, at the White House, despite their previous political differences. The meeting was surprisingly cordial, with both men focusing on addressing New York City's affordability crisis. Trump praised Mamdani, expressing confidence in his ability to be a 'really great mayor.' The two men found common ground on issues such as cost-of-living and law enforcement, despite their differing views on other topics. The meeting may complicate Republican efforts to use Mamdani as a bogeyman in the 2026 midterm elections.

The article discusses the reaction of NYC residents to the meeting between New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The two politicians, both from New York, have a history of criticizing each other. The article includes reactions from various individuals, including Curtis Sliwa, a former Republican candidate for New York City Mayor, and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who discusses the fear of death threats among Republicans when challenging Trump. The meeting between Mamdani and Trump was seen as surprising, with Trump praising Mamdani despite their past differences and GOP attacks on the democratic socialist.

Ukrainians are expressing fears over a US-backed peace plan to end the war with Russia. The plan, backed by the Trump administration, has been given to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a deadline of less than a week to accept it. However, Trump stated that the plan is not his final offer. The draft plan includes Ukraine not joining NATO, NATO not stationing troops in Ukraine, and European fighter jets being stationed in Poland. Ukrainians are concerned about the implications of this plan, particularly regarding their country's sovereignty and security.

The article discusses a surprise meeting between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, where they showed mutual admiration and pledged cooperation. Trump withdrew his threat to slash federal funding for New York City and instead promised to help the city. The meeting was seen as a positive development, highlighting the lost art of getting along with adversaries in politics. The article also touches on Mamdani's policies, including his plan to raise taxes on the wealthy and businesses, and Trump's consideration of a plan to hand out checks to low- and middle-income families. The author expresses regret that Trump did not address the rise of antisemitism in New York and Mamdani's anti-Israel comments.