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Trump Acknowledges Mamdani's Victory, Promises Civil Meeting

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confused by a phrase in Mamdani's victory speech when Mamdani told him to "turn the volume up".
The remark was interpreted as a challenge for Trump to listen more closely to his movement.
Trump, 79, acknowledged Mamdani's victory and said their upcoming White House meeting would be civil.
Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, defeated Andrew Cuomo, who had support from Trump and other Republicans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he was confused by a phrase in Mamdani's victory speech when Mamdani told him to "turn the volume up".
The remark was interpreted as a challenge for Trump to listen more closely to his movement.
Trump, 79, acknowledged Mamdani's victory and said their upcoming White House meeting would be civil.
Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, defeated Andrew Cuomo, who had support from Trump and other Republicans.