During a light, slightly awkward moment, United States President Donald Trump interrupted New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as he started to answer a question about whether he considered the president a fascist. President Trump adopted an unexpectedly casual tone, stating that he would be “okay” if Mamdani continued to call him a “fascist.” Notably, this was a label that the New York mayor-elect had previously used for Trump during campaign rallies.

When a reporter asked Mamdani whether he still stood by that characterisation and as he began answering “I’ve spoken about it…,” Trump quickly interjected. “That’s okay, you can just say it. It’s easier than explaining. I don’t mind,” Trump said, creating a brief exchange that drew attention.

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