Mamdani Calls Housing Meeting With Trump in DC ‘Productive’

Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump in Washington on Nov. 21.Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg

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By Skylar Woodhouse, Myles Miller, and Laura Nahmias

February 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM UTC

Updated on

February 26, 2026 at 8:26 PM UTC

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had a “productive” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, as the pair discussed efforts to expand residential development.

“I’m looking forward to building more housing in New York City,” Mamdani posted on social media.