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Trump Praises Mamdani, Warns New York Is Heading in the Wrong Direction

His conciliatory tone comes as disputes over immigration enforcement and threatened funding head toward court.

Overview

  • Trump told radio host Sid Rosenberg he gets along "very well" with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and called him someone with a "really good personality."
  • He warned New York is losing people and pointed to the New York Stock Exchange’s Texas operation as a negative signal for the city’s standing.
  • Trump noted NYSE Texas began operations in 2025 before Mamdani took office but said a mayor should try to prevent such moves and urged a focus on strengthening the city’s position.
  • He dismissed Mamdani’s public attacks, including calls to abolish ICE and branding the administration "evil," by saying, "It’s politics," and reiterated he wants the mayor to succeed.
  • Coverage underscores that clashes over immigration enforcement and potential federal funding cuts remain unresolved and are described as headed toward litigation.