Mayor Mamdani Says Housing Priorities Trump Meeting Over Personal Interaction
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized his focus on housing projects and Haitian New Yorkers during a discussion with Jimmy Kimmel about his communications with President Trump.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist from Queens, told host Jimmy Kimmel that his communications with President Donald Trump are limited to matters such as the Sunnyside Yard development and the status of Haitian New Yorkers whose protected status was recently revoked. Mamdani said the city is working to secure federal approval for the Sunnyside Yard project, which envisions 12,000 new housing units and an estimated 30,000 jobs.
When Kimmel suggested they could exchange a selfie via text, Mamdani responded, "Jimmy, I love you, but I love housing more," indicating his priority lies with housing policy rather than personal rapport with the president.
Kimmel also aired a clip of Trump’s recent meeting with New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion, noting his own reaction to the president’s demeanor. Mamdani remained focused on the policy issues discussed during the encounter.