President Trump has announced a planned meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office this Friday. This meeting comes after a series of public exchanges and differing political views between the two, signaling a potential attempt at cooperation amidst their contrasting positions. Mamdani, who has been described by Trump in less than flattering terms, aims to discuss issues like affordability and cost of living with the president. The meeting is set against a backdrop of intensive preparations by both parties, with support from their respective political allies.