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Trump Collaborates with Mayor-Elect on Affordable Housing Plans

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump met with Mamdani, the mayor-elect, to discuss affordability and housing.
Trump called Mamdani a "very rational man."
They plan to collaborate on affordable housing and inflation issues, despite Trump facing voter-trust challenges.
Mamdani's campaign centered on rising living costs, which attracted White House attention.
Trump hinted at potential federal funding to back Mamdani's agenda, including universal free childcare.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Mamdani, the mayor-elect, to discuss affordability and housing.
Trump called Mamdani a "very rational man."
They plan to collaborate on affordable housing and inflation issues, despite Trump facing voter-trust challenges.
Mamdani's campaign centered on rising living costs, which attracted White House attention.
Trump hinted at potential federal funding to back Mamdani's agenda, including universal free childcare.