Mamdani Responds to Trump's Extended NYC Mayor Podium Stint

WHO:

Alternet - MAGA New York radio host Sid Rosenberg criticized Trump for meeting with Mamdani, stating, “I need to talk with the President. He’s got to explain to me what the hell is going on here.”

Alternet - MAGA New York radio host Sid Rosenberg criticized Trump for meeting with Mamdani, referring to him as a "Jew hater."

NBC News - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump.

Alternet - President Donald Trump was present at the press conference alongside Mayor Mamdani.

WHAT:

Alternet - Rosenberg expressed outrage over Trump's meeting with Mamdani, calling it "grotesque" and questioning Trump's judgment, saying, “This guy is a cancer. He’s a terrorist, he’s a jihadist, he hates everybody.”

Alternet - Trump was reported to have overstayed his welcome at the podium, with a staffer stating, “all the time the president has,” but Trump continued to answer questions.

Alternet - Trump praised Mayor Mamdani during the press conference, stating he has "potential to be a great mayor."

Alternet - Rosenberg expressed outrage over Trump meeting with Mamdani on Yom Kippur, questioning Trump's judgment.

IJR - Mayor Zohran Mamdani told President Trump that all members of the press would be welcome at NYC meetings during the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Fox News - Mayor Mamdani stated that the city welcomed all members of the media during the joint press conference with Trump.

Alternet - Trump claimed, “I won in a landslide. I won the election in a landslide. I've done great things. I've done a lot of great things,” during the press conference.

NBC News - Mamdani spoke about the White House coverage ban after meeting with Trump.

Alternet - Trump overstayed his welcome at the podium during a press conference at Gracie Mansion.

Alternet - Trump was asked about the media ban and discussed his "landslide" 2024 victory.

Alternet - Mamdani stated, “I told the president that we’re going to have all the members of the press here on the lawn.”

Alternet - Trump claimed, “It’s interesting because they said they were going to boycott me, but they never boycott me.”

WHERE:

NBC News - The meeting and press conference took place at Gracie Mansion, the mayor's residence in New York City.

WHY:

Alternet - Rosenberg's criticism stemmed from Mamdani's perceived negative stance towards Trump, stating, “He’s evil. His administration is evil.”

Alternet - Rosenberg's criticism stemmed from Mamdani's perceived negative stance towards Trump and his administration, calling him a "cancer" and "terrorist."

IJR - This statement signaled support for press access amid the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

Alternet - The press conference followed Trump's ban on certain news organizations from covering the White House, which led to multiple news organizations suing the Trump administration.

HOW:

Alternet - The joint press conference with Trump and Mamdani was reportedly not originally planned; Mamdani asked Trump on the spot to join him.

Alternet - Multiple news organizations are pursuing legal action to challenge restrictions on White House coverage.

Alternet - Mamdani's staff attempted to dismiss Trump from the podium, stating, “all the time the president has,” but Trump remained at the podium to answer questions.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 17:58 UTC)

MAGA New York radio host Sid Rosenberg has voiced strong criticism of Trump for his unexpected meeting with Mamdani, calling it "grotesque" and questioning Trump's judgment. Rosenberg described Mamdani as a "cancer" and labeled him a terrorist, expressing outrage over what he perceives as a negative stance towards Trump. The joint press conference, which was not originally planned, occurred after Mamdani invited Trump to join him on the spot, despite reports that Trump had overstayed his welcome at the podium.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 15:58 UTC)

Trump recently praised Mayor Mamdani during a press conference, stating he has the potential to be a great mayor, despite criticism from MAGA New York radio host Sid Rosenberg, who called Mamdani a "Jew hater." Rosenberg expressed outrage over the meeting, especially since it took place on Yom Kippur, questioning Trump's judgment and highlighting Mamdani's negative remarks about Trump and his administration. The joint press conference was reportedly unplanned, as Mamdani asked Trump to join him on the spot.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 10:57 UTC)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani informed President Trump that all members of the press would be welcome at meetings in New York City during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. This announcement comes as a show of support for press access, especially in light of the White House's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Meanwhile, multiple news organizations are taking legal action to contest the restrictions on White House coverage.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 03:00 UTC)

During a joint press conference with Trump, Mayor Mamdani announced that the city welcomed all members of the media. Trump reiterated his belief that he won the election in a landslide, stating, “I won in a landslide. I won the election in a landslide. I've done great things. I've done a lot of great things.”

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 00:00 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump at Gracie Mansion, where they held a press conference addressing the recent White House coverage ban. During the event, Mamdani emphasized his commitment to having all members of the press present, while Trump overstayed his welcome at the podium, discussing his anticipated "landslide" victory in 2024 and responding to questions about the media ban. Despite attempts from Mamdani's staff to wrap up the press conference, Trump continued to speak, insisting that the media had not followed through on their boycott of him.