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During an Oval Office media spray on Friday, Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich pressed New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on whether he still believes President Donald Trump is a “fascist.”

Mamdani began to answer — but before he could finish, Trump cut in from behind the Resolute Desk.

“That’s okay,” Trump said, before patting Mamdani’s arm. “You can just say yes. It’s easier than explaining it. I don’t mind.”

The full 10-minute exchange capped a wide-ranging availability focused on affordability, housing and public safety, and brimmed with tension between Mamdani’s past rhetoric and the political reality of governing alongside the Trump White House.

TRUMP, MAMDANI SET TO FACE-OFF IN FIRST OVAL OFFICE MEETING — WHAT’S ON THE TABLE

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