Zohran Mamdani said he plans to personally call President Donald Trump before taking office, emphasizing the need for early communication to safeguard New York City’s interests.

“I will be proactive,” Mamdani told NBC New York on Tuesday. “I will be reaching out to the White House as we prepare to actually take office because this is a relationship that will be critical to the success of the city.”

“Work collaboratively with adversaries”

Mamdani said he views cooperation — even with political opponents — as part of his duty to protect New Yorkers.

“As New York City’s incoming mayor, I believe it is my responsibility to work collaboratively with adversaries and not wait until it’s too late to avoid consequences for our people,” he said.

What he’ll tell Trump

Mamdani previewed his mess

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