It had been posited that President Donald Trump’s meeting with the mayor-elect of New York City could be a fiery display of opposites, but the president was full of praise — and pledges of cooperation — for Zohran Mamdani.

Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above.

There were the jovial pats on the arm, as Mamdani stood alongside Trump seated at the desk, facing reporters.

There were smiles and a handshake. Color rose in Mamdani’s cheeks when he was asked if he still thought Trump was a fascist, as he’s previously referenced him — and Trump told him it was “OK” to just say “yes,” which Mamdani did.

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