Mamdani reiterates Trump is a ‘fascist’ just days after cordial meeting

New York mayor-elect reaffirms past criticisms of president after agreeing to work with him on cost-of-living concerns

Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his view that Donald Trump is a fascist" and a despot" just days after the pair had a surprisingly cordial meeting at the White House.

Speaking to NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, the New York City mayor-elect was asked if he still considered Trump a threat to democracy. Everything that I've said in the past I continue to believe," Mamdani replied. I think it is important in our politics that we don't shy away from where we have disagreements."