The White House is reassured by New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and President Trump doesn't appear inclined to cut the city's funding, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday.

Why it matters: Only three weeks ago Trump was threatening to largely block federal funds to America's largest city if Mamdani, a Muslim socialist immigrant, was elected mayor. • But on Friday, Trump had nothing but warm words and positive wishes for Mamdani after their Oval Office meeting.

What they're saying: Hassett, in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," was asked if Trump had really meant his threats to cut off the city. • "Well, it feels like he doesn't mean it now, and I guess we'll have to wait and see what Mamdani does. I think that we are really reassured that we

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