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Charlamagne Critiques Mamdani for Meeting 'Fascist' Trump

12/9/2025

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Charlamagne tha God criticized Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, for labeling U.S. President Donald Trump a fascist and then meeting him.
He argued that working with a fascist normalizes such behavior and dilutes the term's meaning.
Mamdani confirmed he criticized Trump and still views him as a fascist, despite calling the meeting productive.
The Hill sought comments from Mamdani’s transition team and Biden’s office.

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Charlamagne tha God criticized Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, for labeling U.S. President Donald Trump a fascist and then meeting him.
He argued that working with a fascist normalizes such behavior and dilutes the term's meaning.
Mamdani confirmed he criticized Trump and still views him as a fascist, despite calling the meeting productive.
The Hill sought comments from Mamdani’s transition team and Biden’s office.