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New York Citys new mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, recently met with President Trump at the White House, marking a surprising turn after months of public criticism from the President. The meeting has sparked cautious optimism among New Yorkers, who hope it could lead to positive outcomes for the city, particularly in securing federal funding for projects like the subway system and preventing congestion pricing shutdowns. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the election and is seen as strategically navigating his relationship with President Trump, who has a lower popularity in New York City but remains crucial for key issues such as immigration enforcement, infrastructure funding, and the success of Mamdanis proposals.

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