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Mamdani says he still thinks Trump is a fascist after their 'productive' White House meeting

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"Everything that I’ve said in the past, I continue to believe," Mamdani says

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Nov 21, 2025
Mamdani says he still believes Trump is a ‘fascist' and ‘despot' after meeting
Headline from NBC New York ·
Nov 23, 2025Newest
Mamdani says he still thinks Trump is a fascist after their 'productive' White House meeting
Headline from Just the News ·

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24 articles, oldest first.

The New Republic
Zohran Mamdani Refuses to Take Back Calling Trump a Fascist (opens The New Republic)
Published Nov 20, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
Surprisingly, Donald Trump didn’t even seem bothered by it.
New York Post
Trump runs cover for Mamdani after mayor-elect asked to explain if he still thinks president is a ‘fascist’: ‘You can just say yes’ (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 20, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump bizarrely gave Zohran Mamdani cover with the press when pushed if he was walking back his attack on the president, calling him a "fascist."
Legal Insurrection
Trump Rescues Mamdani When Asked if President is a Fascist: 'You Can Just Say Yes' (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Nov 20, 2025
Legal Insurrection's feed description
"It's easier than explaining. I don't mind."
New York Post
Trump says Zohran Mamdani is not a ‘jihadist’ in warm exchange during NYC mayor-elect’s White House visit (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 20, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump said he doesn't think Zohran Mamdani is a "jihadist" -- a claim that has been repeated by his ally Rep. Elise Stefanik.
The Daily Caller
Trump Gives Mamdani Permission To Call Him Fascist In Hilarious Oval Office Exchange (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 20, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
resident Donald Trump gave Democratic New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani the green light to admit he called him a “fascist.”
Breitbart News
Trump to Mamdani When Asked If He Thinks Trump Is a Fascist: 'Say Yes' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump told New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, he could "just say yes," when asked if he thought Trump is a fascist.
Washington Examiner
Trump says Mamdani is not a 'jihadist' despite Stefanik attacks (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 21, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump disagreed with Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) assertion that New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is a "jihadist."
KTVZ Bend
Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Nov 21, 2025
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was pressed Friday on whether he believes President Donald Trump is a fascist. Standing beside his host in the Oval Office, Mamdani began to answer – until the president, seated, interrupted. “That’s OK – you can just say yes.
Newsweek
Elise Stefanik reacts to Trump dismissing Mamdani as a "jihadist" (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 21, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and prominent critic of Israeli policy, is set to take office in January.
Salon
Trump says Mamdani can call him a "fascist" in Oval Office meet-and-greet (opens Salon)
Published Nov 21, 2025
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Oval Office encounter between Trump and Mamdani sparks discussion about rivals, politics and labels
Washington Examiner
Trump gives Mamdani permission to call him 'fascist' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 21, 2025
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President Donald Trump gave space for New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to call him a "fascist" on Friday afternoon.
New York Post
Zohran Mamdani says Trump is still a ‘fascist, despot’ — but claims they agree on most important issue facing NYC (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 22, 2025
New York Post's feed description
WASHINGTON — NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his claim that President Trump is a "fascist" and a "despot" — but says he can still work with him.
Breitbart News
Mamdani Says He Still Thinks Trump Is a Fascist (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 22, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he still believed President Donald Trump was a "fascist" after their Oval Office meeting. | Clips
NBC New York
Mamdani says he still believes Trump is a ‘fascist' and ‘despot' after meeting (opens NBC New York)
Published Nov 22, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says in a new interview with NBC’S “Meet the Press” that he still believes President Donald Trump is a...
The Guardian
Mamdani reiterates Trump is a ‘fascist’ just days after cordial meeting (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 22, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
New York mayor-elect reaffirms past criticisms of president after agreeing to work with him on cost-of-living concerns
Al Jazeera
Mamdani maintains Trump a ‘fascist’ despite cordial White House meeting (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 22, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
The incoming NYC mayor says he still believes the US president is a fascist, two days after they had a friendly meeting.
Washington Examiner
Mamdani still believes Trump is a 'fascist' after Oval Office meeting (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 22, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Zohran Mamdani stood by his previous statements calling President Donald Trump a “fascist” and a “threat to democracy.”
The New Republic
Yes, Zohran Mamdani Still Thinks Trump Is a Fascist (opens The New Republic)
Published Nov 22, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
The two politicians had an amiable meeting—but Mamdani hasn’t shifted.
Fox News
Mamdani says he still believes Trump a ‘fascist’ after cordial White House meeting (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 22, 2025
Fox News's feed description
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirms his belief that President Donald Trump is a 'fascist' following their White House meeting on Friday.
Salon
Mamdani on working with Trump: "I'm not coming into the Oval Office to make a stand" (opens Salon)
Published Nov 22, 2025
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The mayor said he's committed to working with Trump while still believing the president is a fascist.
NBC News
Zohran Mamdani says he still believes Trump is a 'fascist' and 'despot' after White House meeting (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 22, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Zohran Mamdani said that he still believes Trump is a "fascist," but he viewed their meeting at the White House as an "opportunity" to work together for New Yorkers.
Just the News
Mamdani says he still thinks Trump is a fascist after their 'productive' White House meeting (opens Just the News)
Published Nov 23, 2025
Just the News's feed description
"Everything that I’ve said in the past, I continue to believe," Mamdani says
RedState
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Calls Trump a Fascist, Yet He Walked Out of the White House With No Issue (opens RedState)
Published Nov 23, 2025
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Mamdani labels Trump a fascist after their meeting, stirring political discourse in NYC.

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