Morning Wire Trump Meets Mamdani & Epstein Fallout Continues | 11.21.25
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Nov 21, 2025 
In this discussion, Amanda Prasciacima, a Daily Wire reporter, shares insights on President Trump's unexpected meeting with Mayor-Elect Mamdani, highlighting its political significance and agenda. Megan Basham dives into the escalating fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files, shedding light on the potential implications for those implicated. Tim Pierce examines the September jobs report, revealing its surprising outcomes and the political ramifications for the Trump administration amid voter concerns.
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Unlikely White House Meeting Signals Pragmatism
- President Trump agreed to meet Zoran Mamdani despite harsh campaign rhetoric from both sides.
- The meeting signals pragmatic federal-local cooperation over pure ideology.
Both Sides Have Political Incentives To Talk
- Mamdani reached out and softened his tone, stressing affordability and willingness to work with the White House.
- Trump also accepted and framed the meeting as wanting New York to succeed, showing mutual incentives.
Rhetoric And Real Leverage Coexist
- The candidates' prior rhetoric remains sharp, with Trump calling Mamdani a '100 percent communist lunatic' and threats over federal funding.
- Policy clashes (rents, ICE, community safety) create real leverage despite the civil meeting.