President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C., in a session that was not listed on the mayor’s public agenda but confirmed by officials close to the discussions.

The meeting represents the second in-person encounter between the two leaders since Mamdani’s election and comes amid an evolving political relationship that has shifted from sharp criticism to pragmatic engagement.

The talks are expected to centre on housing construction and affordability, key issues facing New York City.

Mamdani and Trump have previously found common ground on shared concerns, despite their ideological differences.

Their first meeting at the White House in November focused on affordability, public safety and economic challenges, with both leaders describing the conversation as productive.

Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who assumed office this year, has tempered earlier adversarial rhetoric toward Trump, emphasising his willingness to work with federal authorities to address the cost of living and other urban policy priorities.

Trump, a native New Yorker, has likewise stressed shared objectives amid contrasting political backgrounds, noting areas of practical agreement in past discussions.

The unscheduled nature of the meeting underscores the informal yet substantive engagement that has developed between the mayor and the president.

Both sides have maintained communication since Mamdani’s election, with discussions framed around improving conditions for New Yorkers and collaborating on specific policy challenges.