Mamdani says he will call Trump in coming weeks, relationship ‘critical’

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) said he will call President Trump, who has gone after him intensely as his political star has risen, in the coming weeks.

“Do you plan to call President Trump?” WNBC’s Melissa Russo asked Mamdani in an interview that aired Tuesday.

“I will be reaching out to the White House and — as we prepare to actually take office, because this is a relationship that will be critical to the success of the city,” Mamdani responded...