New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump have been exchanging regular text messages described as “friendly,” according to multiple sources familiar with their communications, a bizarre development in relations between the leader of the nation’s largest city and a recent national commander-in-chief.

The exchanges, reportedly occurring at least twice weekly, began after a November 21 meeting at the White House in which the two figures — political rivals with sharply divergent ideologies — appeared to strike a cooperative tone in public. That Oval Office meeting was described by witnesses as warmer and more cordial than anticipated, given months of prior public criticism between them.

According to a report in The New York Post, the private text conversations have covered a variety of topics, including foreign policy and local issues such as zoning and development in New York City. Insiders characterized the tone of the messages as congenial, though they underscored the pragmatic nature of the communications for both men.

While the content of most text exchanges has not been publicly disclosed, one source quoted by The Post suggested the communications are driven by practical political considerations, given the federal government’s influence on funding and policy that affects New York City. The source also noted the relationship requires careful public navigation, as both leaders maintain distinct political bases.

The development is an unusual departure from typical interactions between New York City mayors — including Mamdani’s immediate predecessor — and presidents of the United States. In contrast to past practices, Mamdani and Trump appear to maintain a more direct personal line of communication.

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