New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in relations after months of tense rhetoric.

Mamdani said the meeting would focus on addressing New Yorkers’ affordability crisis, including rising costs for housing, child care, groceries, and transportation.

Trump acknowledged Mamdani’s request and expressed willingness to meet, while the White House did not provide details on timing or agenda.

During the mayoral campaign, Trump repeatedly labeled Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as a “communist,” while Mamdani positioned himself as an opponent to Trump’s policies, NBC News has reported.

Despite voter concerns over economic issues, Trump has dismissed criticisms, highlighting his administration’s economic record and emphasizing the stock market as a measure of prosperity.