Zohran Mamdani Calls Trump a Fascist Despite Cordial Meeting

Mamdani's Stance on Trump

• 💡 Zohran Mamdani reiterated his view that President Trump is a fascist, even after a cordial meeting in the Oval Office.
• 💬 Mamdani confirmed his stance when asked directly on Meet the Press, with President Trump himself interjecting to say, "That's okay. You can just say yes."
• 🎯 Despite calling Trump a threat to democracy, Mamdani stated that the meeting was not a waste of time.

Affordability and Housing Discussions

• 🤝 Mamdani and Trump discussed affordability, a key issue for voters, and found some common ground.
• 🏘️ They also spoke about the challenges of building housing in New York City.
• 💰 Mamdani mentioned his plan to tax the rich but expressed openness to other funding sources that the president might help facilitate.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Resignation

• 🚨 Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from her post, effective in January, not at the end of her term.
• 🗣️ This decision follows a public falling out with President Trump, who had renamed her "Marjorie Trader Greene."
• 📉 Greene's resignation is expected to narrow the GOP's already slim majority in the House of Representatives for a period.

FBI Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt

• 🔍 A retired assistant FBI director, Chris Swecker, claims the FBI missed opportunities to stop Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Trump.
• ⚠️ Swecker stated that the bureau had multiple chances to identify Crooks before the incident.
• 📊 Swecker gave the FBI a C-minus grade for the investigation and accused the bureau of having a bias against right-wing extremists.