'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting

US President Donald Trump met with NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in a surprisingly positive encounter, focusing on shared interests like tackling NYC's affordability crisis. Despite past political jabs, both men praised each other during the meeting, with Trump expressing hope that Mamdani would be a great mayor. Bonding over their New York roots, the two discussed delivering affordability to New Yorkers, aligning with their shared focus on cost-of-living issues. This cordial meeting may complicate Republicans' strategies as the conversation shifted away from political attacks towards a common goal.