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Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Warm Embrace of Mamdani

November 24, 2025 · 10:06 am ET · Leave a Comment

Donald Trump’s meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani caught nearly everyone off guard for its warmth — a striking bit of stagecraft given their stark political differences.

But it’s also classic Trump.

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