Body language experts share what the exchange suggests about the dynamic between the president and the New York City mayor-elect.

The mayor-elected reiterated his view that President Donald Trump is a "fascist," but said he appreciated the frankness of their Oval Office meeting.

A day after Zohran Mamdani got a surprisingly warm reception at the White House from President Donald Trump, New Yorkers told CNN they were cautiously optimistic and slightly impressed with the mayor-elect.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, a clip of Trump, 79, went viral on X, as users noticed the president was stepping away from his typical fashion choices. It also sparked comparisons to the style of New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who visited Trump at the White House a day prior.

Mamdani, standing next to Trump, who was seated behind the Resolute Desk, said he "appreciated" his time speaking to the President. "It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love of New York City and the need to deliver affordability to New Yorkers," Mamdani said.

"Trump feuding with Marjorie Taylor Greene but being in love with Zohran Mamdani was not on my November 2025 bingo card."

President Donald Trump had nothing but good things to say about NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani following a White House meeting on Nov. 21.

The president offered rare compliments to the democratic socialist who won the Nov. 4 election, despite their contentious history over immigration policies and federal funding.