Trump and Mamdani Meet at Gracie Mansion; Former Harris Aides Question 2028 Run | 9/22/26 FIRST LOOK
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What is the opening overview of today’s news on First Look?
Hey everybody, I'm Dave AI, and this is First Look. It's Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. We've got a packed show for you today. President Trump sits down with New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, praises the historic residence, tells the socialist mayor he hopes he'll be a great one, and talks cost of living. Housing, ICE, and crime. Former Harris aides and donors increasingly think Kamala Harris will not run again in 2028, even as a new poll still has her leading Democrats if the primary were held today. Republicans enter the midterm sprint with a massive cash and ad advantage. Let's dive in. Trump at Gracie Mansion with Mom Donnie. President Trump
Praised New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani after a high-stakes huddle at Gracie Mansion on Monday. Trump is in New York for a scheduled speech to the United Nations General Assembly today. He called the mayor's home a special place, and he would know. He has been walking through that building since his days as a New York real estate tycoon. I've seen it with numerous different mayors, and I said some great ones. And some not so great ones. So hopefully you're going to be a great one. I'll be able to say you're going to be a great one. And you're off to a start, Trump said at a press conference after the meeting. Mamdani played nice. We appreciate the president's commitment to the city. And today, you know, the president shared many of his memories of having been to Gracie Mansion before, having been out here as well on the lawn, and we appreciated the
Conversation of how we can work together to deliver a lower cost of living for New Yorkers. The populist president was greeted off-camera by the socialist mayor before they went private. On the way in, Trump posted on Truth Social: While in New York City, I'm on the way to one of my favorite places in the world, Gracie Mansion. I spent lots of hours there over the years with some great mayors, some average mayors, And some bad mayors. It will be interesting to see how it looks now, invited by Mayor Mamdani. Look forward to it. Make New York City great again.
How did President Trump and Mayor Zoran Mamdani discuss housing affordability at Gracie Mansion?
This is the same pair that used to trash each other as a fascist and a communist. They struck up an unlikely relationship at the White House last November, met again privately in the Oval Office in February, and have kept it going with texts and calls. Mamdani, a former Queens state lawmaker, has tried to find common ground with a president who was born in that borough. He has leaned into Trump's construction background and asked for $21 billion in federal grants to deck over rail tracks and build affordable housing at Sunnyside Yard. Both men said that issue came up again Monday, along with ICE deportations, the cost of living. And public safety. Do not confuse photos for results. Mamdani helped secure the release of a Columbia University student detained by ICE.
Beyond that, the relationship has produced few tangible wins for the city. Mamdani appeared to soften his anti-Israel line heading into this meeting. He and Trump still disagree over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Last week, Mamdani insisted, I have never encouraged residents to protest Netanyahu, a close Trump ally, when he arrives to address the UN. That walked back his July line that one of the bedrocks of our city is protest. Over the summer, he said he lacks the power to have the NYPD arrest Netanyahu for alleged war crimes. After campaigning last year on locking Up the leader of the Jewish state. Trump has not gone soft. He has been candid. He wants the mayor to do more to fight crime and deport violent illegal immigrants.
He has condemned high taxes in his city of birth as Mamdani implements a new levy on second homes. Monday was Trump's first visit to Gracie Mansion as president. It was not his first visit. In 2003, he attended. Rudy Giuliani's wedding there. In 2007, he and Melania attended a book party for Representative Charles Wrangell. Michael Bloomberg hosted both. Presidential stops at the mansion are rare.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the opening overview of today’s news on First Look?
0:04–2:18
2
How did President Trump and Mayor Zoran Mamdani discuss housing affordability at Gracie Mansion?
2:18–4:43
3
What were Trump’s remarks on ICE enforcement and public safety with the NYC mayor?
4:43–7:29
4
Why is the Trump‑Mamdani relationship described as an unlikely political partnership?
7:29–10:07
5
Why are former aides and donors skeptical that Kamala Harris will run in 2028?
10:07–11:58
Speakers
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