Mayor Zohran Mamdani refuses to text Trump a selfie with Jimmy Kimmel

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani politely rejected Jimmy Kimmel's attempt to turn his communication with President Donald Trump into a late-night television bit.

During a Sept. 28 appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Mamdani discussed his unexpected working relationship with Trump and confirmed that the two communicate by text "from time to time." His appearance came as Kimmel began a week of broadcasts from Brooklyn, New York.

Kimmel asked whether Trump responds quickly and whether his messages resemble his frequently capitalized social media posts. Mamdani described the president's texting style as "pretty standard."

"You've really broken through with him," Kimmel joked before suggesting they send Trump "a selfie of us right now."

"Jimmy, I love you, but I love housing more," the mayor responded, drawing laughter from the Brooklyn audience.

Kimmel also pointed out the "very unexpected" and "friendly relationship" that Mamdani has with President Trump despite their political differences.

"Did you guys hit it off immediately or is it something that you really went into thinking, 'OK, I need to have a relationship with the president of the United States, and I think the best way to do it is to charm him.' How did you do that, and…

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