‘Just say yes’: Trump cuts in as NYC mayor-elect Mamdani dodges on calling him a ‘fascist’ at Oval Office

White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich pressed NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Friday on past comments against President Trump.

During an Oval Office media spray on Friday, Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich pressed New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on whether he still believes President Donald Trump is a "fascist."

Mamdani began to answer — but before he could finish, Trump cut in from behind the Resolute Desk.

"That’s okay," Trump said, before patting Mamdani’s arm. "You can just say yes. It’s easier than explaining it. I don’t mind."

The full 10-minute exchange capped a wide-ranging availability focused on affordability, housing and public safety, and brimmed with tension between Mamdani’s past rhetoric and the political reality of governing alongside the Trump White House.

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President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Friday in the Oval Office.  (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images)

Heinrich had earlier asked Mamdani whether he stood by his previous comments describing Trump’s agenda as "fascist" and "despotic."

Mamdani did not give a direct answer, saying only that he intended to work with the president "where we agree" to help the city’s 8.5 million residents.

Trump jumped in before he finished, adding with a laugh, "I’ve been called much worse than a despot — maybe he’ll change his mind."