WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met face-to-face for the first time Friday, with the two ideological rivals speaking of their shared interest in making the city safer and more affordable.

After months of trading barbs — Trump accusing Mamdani of being a communist, Mamdani vowing to "Trump-proof" the city — each struck a friendlier tone after meeting at the Oval Office for more than 30 minutes behind closed doors.

"I think this mayor can do some things that are going to be really good," Trump told reporters inside the Oval Office shortly after meeting, later saying he thought Mamdani would “surprise” some conservatives.

Mamdani, standing next to Trump, who was seated behind the Resolute Desk, said though he and Trump have many differences,

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