- President Donald Trump met with New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion for an hour-long closed-door meeting on Monday.
- The visit marks the first time a sitting president has visited the official New York mayoral residence since Ronald Reagan in 1981.
- Despite past political antagonism, Trump praised Mamdani, telling reporters the mayor has great potential to succeed.
- Their discussion focused on federal support for a Queens housing development and concerns regarding the administration's policy on Haitian immigrants.
- During remarks outside the mansion, Trump criticized media outlets, labeling press organizations as biased and threats to national security.
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Trump-charmer Mamdani turns raging president into docile guest at Gracie Mansion
