US President Donald Trump brushed off a question about Zohran Mamdani’s past remark calling him a fascist, encouraging Mamdani to “just say it” instead of explaining. Despite the tense exchange, both leaders described their Oval Office meeting as productive. Trump congratulated Mamdani on his NYC mayoral win and said they shared a commitment to improving life in the city. n18oc_crux | n18oc_world