Start Here MAGA’s Confusing Weekend
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Nov 24, 2025 Jonathan Karl, ABC News chief Washington correspondent, discusses the surprising friendship between Trump and soon-to-be New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, analyzing Trump's motives and the shifting dynamics within the MAGA movement. Meanwhile, Ian Pannell, ABC News chief foreign correspondent, sheds light on a controversial Ukraine peace plan, revealing its alleged Russian ties and the challenging negotiations ahead. Both guests explore the implications of these developments on U.S. politics and foreign relations.
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Trump Praises Political Opponent
- President Trump invited and praised New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani despite their prior insults, creating bewilderment among MAGA supporters.
- Jonathan Karl suggests Trump was attracted to Mamdani's status as a recent, energetic winner and enjoyed basking in that glow.
Closed Oval Office Encounter
- The Oval Office meeting began with a 40-minute private conversation between Trump and Mamdani before inviting cameras in.
- Jonathan Karl described the closed meeting as extraordinary and bewildering to observers.
MAGA Rift Over Epstein Files
- Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign after clashing with Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files and his lack of support for her ambitions.
- Jonathan Karl says her resignation highlights growing frictions and possible slippage within the MAGA movement.
