Washington, DC (US): President Donald Trump adopted an unexpectedly conciliatory posture during a meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday, telling the incoming mayor he was 'okay' with Mamdani continuing to call him a 'fascist', a label the progressive politician used frequently during his campaign.

The moment occurred when a reporter asked Mamdani whether he still stood by his past characterisation. Mamdani began to answer, saying, “I’ve spoken about it…,” before the president cut in. “That’s okay. You can just say yes. It’s easier than explaining it. I don’t mind,” Trump said, brushing aside the remark with an air of levity that surprised many observers.

"That's okay. You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind." 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/5

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