Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at his official residence on September 22, 2026. The meeting took place one day before the president was scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly.

During the discussion, the two officials addressed various issues impacting New York City. According to reports, Mamdani and Trump acknowledged their political differences, specifically focusing on the president’s restrictions regarding White House press access.

Article and image source: aljazeera.com

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