Trump to Meet With Mamdani at White House; Zelenskyy Ready for ‘Honest’ Work on US-backed Plan

President Donald Trump will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday. Mamdani commented on the planned meeting during a Nov. 20 press conference, describing the visit as “customary.” Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist whose campaign to run America’s most populous city drew national attention, is set to take office on Jan. 1, 2026. The mayor-elect has already sparred publicly with Trump, who has threatened to reduce federal funding to the city.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready for “honest” work with the United States to bring an end to the war with Russia. His comments came after discussions with a top U.S. Army official following revelations of a plan devised by the Trump administration. The White House confirmed on Nov. 20 that it has been working with both Russia and Ukraine over the past month to develop a peace plan aimed at ending the conflict, following media reports of a leaked proposal.