New York City mayor says he discussed major housing plan, immigration issues with Trump

'Yesterday, I did something I am truly reluctant to do; I left New York City. I traveled down to Washington, DC to meet with President Trump, says Mamdani

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that he traveled on Thursday to Washington, DC, to meet with President Donald Trump in a move he described as “truly reluctant” but necessary to address the city’s housing and immigration challenges.

"Yesterday, I did something I am truly reluctant to do; I left New York City. I traveled down to Washington, DC to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office," Mamdani said at a news conference.

He said he proposed a plan to collaborate on building more than 12,000 new homes in New York City – which would be the largest housing development the city has seen since 1973.

"The president was interested in idea and I look forward to the ensuing conversations about building more housing in a city doesn't have enough of it," he added.

Mamdani said they also discussed the immigration cases "I know are front of mind for so many New Yorkers."

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