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Trump Defends Mamdani Amid Controversial Views on Israel

11/22/2025

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During a White House visit, U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not consider Zohran Mamdani a jihadist.
Trump described Mamdani as rational and focused on improving New York.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, campaigning for governor, maintained her stance, asserting Mamdani’s associations suggest otherwise.
Zohran Mamdani, city's first Muslim mayor, expressed commitment to Jewish safety and criticized U.S. funding for Israel.
The meeting highlighted contrasting views on Mamdani's stance and Israel.

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During a White House visit, U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not consider Zohran Mamdani a jihadist.
Trump described Mamdani as rational and focused on improving New York.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, campaigning for governor, maintained her stance, asserting Mamdani’s associations suggest otherwise.
Zohran Mamdani, city's first Muslim mayor, expressed commitment to Jewish safety and criticized U.S. funding for Israel.
The meeting highlighted contrasting views on Mamdani's stance and Israel.