New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he plans to focus on affordability when he meets with President Trump Friday at the White House .

Mamdani held a news conference Thursday morning at City Hall Park, a day after Mr. Trump announced the upcoming meeting between them . Many wonder if the high-stakes discussion will diffuse the tension between the two leaders who have openly criticized each other.

The mayor-elect called it "an opportunity to make the case for New Yorkers," and said he also plans to discuss economic security and public safety.

"I'll be ready for whatever happens," Mamdani said.

Affordability top of the agenda

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference at City Hall Park on November 20, 2025. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Imag

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