NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — President Donald Trump is expected to meet Monday with Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion ahead of the president’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
According to a statement from the mayor’s office, the discussion will focus on issues affecting New York City and New Yorkers.
The meeting will mark the third face-to-face meeting between Trump and Mamdani since Mamdani met with the president in the Oval Office in February following his historic election victory. Before that, the two leaders held what was described as their first high-stakes meeting in November 2025.
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Mayor Mamdani to meet with President Trump at Gracie Mansion on Monday
The meeting comes as New York City hosts a busy week of international events surrounding the U.N. General Assembly. Representatives from countries around the world are gathering in the city, prompting heightened security measures and drawing global attention.
Over the weekend, Mamdani welcomed mayors from around the world for the Urban 20 Summit. The mayor also took attendees on a double-decker sightseeing bus tour. Among those attending were Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and mayors from Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Trump’s New York itinerary is also expected to include a meeting with the president of France and attendance at a Republican National Committee reception fundraiser. The event carries a price tag of $150,000 per couple to attend.
The Gracie Mansion meeting is one of several high-profile events taking place in New York City this week as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly.
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