Tag: Mamdani
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Mamdani Names Two Senior Officials for NYC Administration in Historic Staffing Move
New Administration Boost as Mamdani Unveils Senior Appointments New York City’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced two senior members of his administration on Wednesday, signaling a pragmatic approach to governance as he prepares to take office. The announcements come as the city begins a transition period, with the new administration outlining priorities and building teams…
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Slow Poison by Mahmood Mamdani review: Can Idi Amin ever be rehabilitated?
Revisiting a Dictatorship through a Different Lens Mamdani’s Slow Poison is not a conventional biography but a meticulous interrogation of how history remembers Idi Amin. The book dives into archives, testimonies, and Mamdani’s characteristic cross-disciplinary approach to power, violence, and legitimacy. The central question—whether Amin’s reign can ever be rehabilitated in the public record—unfolds against…
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Mamdani: Trump a Fascist and Despot — What Changed After the White House Meeting
Overview: Reopening a controversial label Zahran Mamdani’s comments about former President Donald Trump have long drawn attention for their blunt terminology. In recent remarks, Mamdani reiterates his stance that Trump is a fascist and a despot, even after a high-profile White House meeting that seemed to soften tensions on the surface. The exchange highlights how…
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Trump Signals Comfort with Mamdani’s New York City: Focus on Cost-of-Living and Alignment
Trump’s Stance on New York City: Comfort, Collaboration, and Cost of Living In a multifaceted press conference that underscored shared political concerns over the city’s cost of living, former President Donald Trump stated that he would “feel very comfortable” in Mamdani’s New York City. The remarks, framed as a pragmatic acknowledgment of policy alignment rather…
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Mamdani Reaffirms Labeling Trump as ‘Fascist’ and ‘Despot’ After White House Meeting
Background: Mamdani’s enduring critique Zohran Mamdani, a political figure known for outspoken commentary, has repeatedly described former President Donald Trump as a “fascist” and a “despot.” His latest remarks come as he addressed questions anew about whether his characterization would change in light of recent events. While the term is stark, Mamdani argues that his…
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Trump Says He’d Feel ‘Very Comfortable’ with Mamdani in NYC on Cost of Living
Trump Expresses Comfort with Mamdani and Shared Goals for New York City In a recent press conference that spotlighted political alignment over party lines, former President Donald Trump said he would “feel very comfortable” working with New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani. While acknowledging a mutual political stance on key issues, Trump stressed that his…
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Trump Says He’d Feel Very Comfortable With Mamdani in New York City, Framing Cost-of-Living as a Shared Focus
Background: A High-Profile Meeting in New York Former President Donald Trump publicly described a sense of alignment with New York City leader Mamdani during a press conference that underscored their shared focus on cost-of-living and urban policy. In a moment that drew attention from national pundits and local residents alike, Trump said he would “feel…
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Trump and Mamdani Trade Barbs Ahead of White House Meeting
Background to a High-Profile Encounter As anticipation builds for a landmark White House meeting, President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, have traded sharp public remarks that spotlight the wider tensions between national leadership and a rapidly shifting urban political landscape. The public exchanges, documented in interviews and social media…
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Trump and Mamdani Set for White House Meeting: What They’ve Said About Each Other
Rhetoric Meets Reality: The Build-Up to a White House Meeting President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, have spent weeks trading pointed comments as they prepare for a rare encounter at the White House. The dynamic is unusual: a national figure with decades at the top of American politics and…
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What to Expect When Trump Meets Mamdani at the White House on Friday
Overview: A Highly Anticipated White House Meeting On Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump will welcome Zohran Mamdani, the NYC mayor-elect, to the White House for what is billed as their first face-to-face meeting. The Oval Office encounter marks a notable moment in New York politics and national discourse, bringing together a former national figure and…