The US President and the New York City Council member discussed the housing crisis and the cost of living, as well as migration issues such as the cancellation of temporary protection for Haitian and Syrian citizens.
One of the main topics discussed was the project to build thousands of affordable housing units in Sunnyside Yard, Queens. Mamdani proposed constructing around 12,000 homes on a large railway platform, an initiative that would require significant funding and federal authorizations. Trump left open the possibility of supporting the project.
The meeting also included a discussion on the presence of the media and journalists' access to the White House. Trump defended his restrictions against certain press organizations, while both maintained a conciliatory tone in front of the cameras.
This approach contrasts with the 2025 campaign when Trump launched harsh criticisms against Mamdani. Since then, their meetings have evolved towards a more pragmatic dialogue on issues directly affecting New Yorkers.