WASHINGTON — NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his claim that President Trump is a “fascist” and a “despot” — but says he can still work with him.

“That’s something that I’ve said in the past. I say it today,” Mamdani told NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday when asked about whether he still views Trump as a fascist.

The socialist pol said he’s eager to work with Trump because they agreed that the Big Apple needs to be more affordable following their surprisingly chummy meeting Friday.

President Trump shakes hands with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as they meet in the Oval Office on Nov. 21, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

Mamdani said Trump is still a ‘fascist, despot’ during an interview with Meet the Press. NBC/Meet the Press

“What I appreciated about the conversation t

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