Mamdani credits shared love of NYC and housing projects for cordial ties with Trump
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared on a special Brooklyn broadcast of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to explain his unexpectedly friendly relationship with President Donald Trump. Mamdani stated that despite their political differences, they bond over their mutual love for New York City and specific development projects, particularly the Sunnyside Yards proposal. He confirmed they communicate via text messages regarding city initiatives but declined Kimmel's request to send a selfie of the two of them.