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President Donald Trump has once again defied political expectations — this time by quietly forming an unexpected working relationship with one of the progressive movement’s rising stars.
According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have been exchanging friendly text messages on a semi-regular basis, sometimes multiple times a week. The unlikely connection between the conservative commander-in-chief and the socialist mayor has surprised both parties and insiders alike.
The communication reportedly began after Mamdani’s November visit to the White House and has continued ever since. Discussions have ranged from major foreign policy developments, including events in Venezuela, to domestic concerns such as zoning regulations, housing development, and federal funding for New York City.
Sources describe the tone of the messages as professional and cordial — not ideological sparring. One longtime political observer noted that constant public fighting would serve neither side, especially when New York City depends heavily on federal cooperation and funding.
Another source familiar with the situation said the mayor understands political reality: maintaining a functional relationship with the White House is essential when billions of federal dollars are at stake.
Mamdani publicly acknowledged the communication Thursday evening, confirming that he and President Trump have exchanged several text messages since their Oval Office meeting.
He emphasized that the conversations consistently return to one priority — delivering results for New York City residents and ensuring the city remains financially stable and secure.
This level of direct access marks a sharp departure from recent history. Former Mayor Eric Adams, despite making visible efforts to build rapport with Trump, reportedly never had direct communication and relied instead on intermediaries to reach the White House.
Political strategist Andrew Kirtzman described the relationship as notable, suggesting President Trump may be seeking a more constructive relationship with leadership in his hometown.
Trump’s previous clashes with former Mayor Bill de Blasio left relations between the White House and City Hall strained for years. Insiders believe Trump views Mamdani as a different type of leader — pragmatic, younger, and open to dialogue despite ideological differences.
Even Mamdani’s base within the Democratic Socialists of America, a group that strongly opposes Trump, is expected to tolerate the relationship. Observers say many on the left understand the mayor’s outreach as practical rather than ideological.
The relationship began shortly after Mamdani’s election victory, when he personally requested a meeting with the White House. Many expected a tense confrontation. Instead, cameras captured smiles in the Oval Office, surprising political insiders on both sides.
Following nearly an hour of private discussion, President Trump spoke positively about the mayor, noting that despite their differences, both share a desire to see New York City succeed.
When reporters pressed Mamdani about his past criticisms of Trump, the president lightened the moment with humor — a signal that tensions had eased significantly since their earlier war of words.
Just a year earlier, the two had exchanged sharp rhetoric, with Mamdani positioning himself as a fierce opponent and Trump warning that radical leadership could jeopardize federal support for the city.
Some analysts believe Mamdani is following a playbook similar to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who has balanced private cooperation with Trump while maintaining public political distance. Hochul later said she advised the new mayor on building confidence with the administration.
Still, the relationship has not been without disagreement. Mamdani confirmed that he contacted President Trump directly to voice concerns following the administration’s decision to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power and transfer him to federal custody in Brooklyn earlier this year.
Despite those differences, the broader reality remains clear: President Trump has once again altered the political landscape, forging unexpected alliances and forcing both parties to rethink old assumptions.
For supporters watching closely, it is another example of Trump’s negotiating style — direct, unconventional, and focused on leverage — even with figures once considered firmly aligned with the far left.
