All In with Chris Hayes Hayes reacts to Mamdani-Trump meeting: ‘Truly improbable and hilarious'
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Nov 22, 2025 
Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, discusses her insights from a surprising and cordial meeting between Donald Trump and mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, focusing on the crucial topics of public safety and housing affordability. Ro Khanna, a Democratic congressman, dives into the political ramifications of the Epstein vote, highlighting how it shines a light on MAGA's fractures. The conversation also covers Marjorie Taylor Greene's abrupt resignation and its implications, all while dissecting the impacts of legal challenges and GOP strategies.
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Trump’s Unexpected Love Fest With Mamdani
- Donald Trump openly praised New York mayor‑elect Zoran Mamdani after an Oval Office meeting, showing unexpected personal rapport across parties.
- The encounter highlighted affordability as a converging political issue that even Trump appears willing to emphasize.
Affordability Was The Winning Message
- Zoran Mamdani’s insurgent success centered on affordability rather than culture‑war appeals.
- Chris Hayes argues Trump’s post‑election shift to culture issues ignored the affordability message that won the election.
A Potent Political Photo Op
- The Oval Office photos including Mamdani posed before an FDR portrait created a striking, ironic image.
- Hayes called the moment “truly improbable, hilarious,” underscoring the surreal optics.
