Washington, Feb 27 (NationPress) In a surprising turn of events, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani engaged in an unexpected discussion with President Donald Trump at the White House, showcasing a notable meeting between two political figures with contrasting ideologies who have had significant disagreements in recent months.

This meeting was not included in the public agenda, and no media coverage was allowed inside the Oval Office. Later that day, Mamdani characterized the conversation as “a constructive meeting” and expressed enthusiasm about “enhancing housing availability in New York City.”

A photograph shared by the mayor displayed Trump seated at the Resolute Desk with two mock front pages of the New York Daily News. One featured a real 1975 headline reading “Ford to City: Drop Dead,” while the other was a fictitious page proclaiming “Trump to City: Let’s Build,” attributing to the president the promise of initiating a “New Era of Housing.”

In smaller text, the mock front page boasted: “Trump Delivers 12,000+ Homes; Most Since 1973.”

City Hall spokesperson Anna Bahr mentioned that the mayor proposed “a few initiatives that could generate and develop more housing in a few projects than has been achieved in the last 50 years.”

Details regarding the extent, location, or financing of these suggested housing initiatives were not disclosed immediately.

The visit also took an unanticipated turn concerning immigration issues.

After leaving the White House, Mamdani posted on X: “In our earlier discussion, I conveyed my worries about Columbia student Elaina Aghayeva, who was apprehended by ICE this morning. He just informed me that she will be released shortly.”

Aghayeva was subsequently released.

She had been detained early Thursday morning when federal agents entered a residence on Columbia University’s Manhattan campus.

Columbia officials stated that immigration authorities “made false claims to gain entry to the building” for her arrest. Acting President Claire Shipman remarked: “We currently understand that the federal agents made misrepresentations to enter the building to search for a ‘missing person.’ We are gathering further information.”

Shipman added: “If law enforcement seeks entry into non-public areas of the University, ask them to wait and contact Public Safety. Public Safety will coordinate with the Office of the General Counsel for the University’s response. Do not permit them entry or accept service of a warrant or subpoena.”

In a statement to the Columbia Daily Spectator, the Department of Homeland Security revealed that Aghayeva’s visa was canceled in 2016 due to non-attendance in classes. “The building manager and her roommate allowed officers into the apartment. She has no pending appeals or applications with DHS,” stated the release.

The White House has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the meeting.

This encounter highlights the changing relationship between Mamdani, a democratic socialist, and Trump, a Republican president who has often criticized Democratic-led cities regarding immigration and federal policies. Despite their contentious exchanges during the election cycle, the two have now convened multiple times in the Oval Office.

New York City heavily relies on federal funding and has been at the forefront of national discussions about immigration enforcement. Columbia University, regarded as one of the leading private educational institutions in the U.S., has recently been central to disputes concerning campus access and federal authority.