India, Nov. 22 -- United States President Donald Trump on Friday met newly elected New York City mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a man who he has publicly lashed out against.

Among other things, Trump has in the past called Mamdani a "communist lunatic" and a "total nut job." The NYC mayor had also proudly proclaimed that he was Trump's "worst nightmare."

However, the customary meeting between the two seemed warm and cordial, with Trump also indulging in praising the Democrat for his aims and manner of conduct.

"I think he is going to surprise some conservative people, actually," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office after the meeting with Mamdani. The US President also said he would be "helping" the mayor in making New York "strong and ...