Trump, Mamdani to Meet Following Public Dispute

President Donald Trump will meet New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Friday. The meeting follows weeks of public insults between the two leaders. Mamdani requested the discussion to address key issues for New Yorkers, including the high cost of living and public safety. The democratic socialist politician is 34 years old. President Trump has taken a different approach. He has threatened to cut federal funding to New York City. He has also publicly labeled Mamdani a "radical left lunatic." The high-stakes meeting will be analyzed by Douglas Herbert, FRANCE 24's international editor.