An article details the complex dynamic between President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, highlighting a significant contrast between Trump's public criticisms and reported private observations.
Publicly, President Trump has engaged in sharp criticism of Mamdani, labeling him a "communist," reportedly mocking his name, and threatening to withhold federal funding from New York City. Following Mamdani's recent electoral victory, Trump also publicly characterized Democrats as "crazy" and made a dismissive remark about Mamdani.
However, a report by The New York Times, citing two anonymous sources, indicates that President Trump has also made private comments about Mamdani that differ from his public stance. These reported remarks include referring to Mamdani as "much better looking," a "talented politician," and describing him as "slick" and "a good talker."
During his mayoral campaign, Mamdani publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of "fascism" and drawing parallels between the former president and landlords he alleged were exploiting New Yorkers. Mamdani also directly addressed Trump in his victory speech, challenging him to "turn the volume up." The report suggests a multifaceted relationship between the two political figures.
Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/donald-trump-changes-tone-after-zohran-mamdanis-win-us-president-secretly-called-new-york-mayor-talented-politician-11762521733770.html