Zohran Mamdani'S White House Visit: From Insults To Ufc Dreams With Donald Trump

  • By Miles
  • Nov. 28, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

Unexpected Friendship Blooms in the White House

On November 21, Zohran Mamdani, fresh off his win as New York City's mayor, found himself in the storied Oval Office. This wasn't just any political meet-and-greet – it was with none other than Donald Trump, a man Mamdani had sparred with verbally from a distance. Contrary to expectations of a verbal showdown, the meeting turned into an amiable exchange where both seemed to leave their differences at the door.

The vibe was so chill that Trump, in a surprising twist, seemed to have taken a shine to Mamdani's style – so much so, he may have decided to mimic Mamdani's distinctive hairstyle! Talk about a plot twist worthy of the Hollywood red carpet.

“Honestly, I was just thinking about New York City,” Zohran shared when asked how he maintained his composure during the encounter.

The Oddity of UFC at the White House

The visit took another quirky turn when Mamdani, while waiting for the meeting to kick off, stumbled upon an unexpected item among the White House's eclectic coffee table books – a volume dedicated to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It seems Trump has an intriguing vision for the home of America's presidents – bringing UFC-style cage fights to its historic halls.

For those not in the loop, the UFC, which kicked off in 1993, is famed for hosting cage matches where athletes from diverse fighting backgrounds, like boxing and wrestling, duke it out in "The Octagon". Why Trump is keen on introducing this to a place once navigated by John Adams is anyone's guess, but it's certainly a headline-grabbing idea.

A Surprising Bond

Despite the initial barbs and labels traded between the two – with Trump having called Mamdani "my little communist mayor" and Mamdani labeling Trump a fascist – the meeting revealed a surprising mutual respect. Notably, Trump shrugged off Mamdani's playful taunts, though he took issue with being labeled "historically unpopular" by California's own Gavin Newsom.

This unusual camaraderie leaves us pondering: Could this be the dawn of a new political bromance? Or just another chapter in the ever-unpredictable saga of American politics?

Tell us your thoughts – were you as taken aback as we were by this unexpected White House friendship?

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Miles Ritter is the calm in the chaos — a journalist with a clean-cut look and a taste for dirty stories. Whether it’s a leaked tape or a legal meltdown, Miles breaks it down with clarity, context, and a bit of snark.