Video from a statement by Donald Trump
President Trump answers a question about Rep. Elise Stefanik's description of Zohran Mamdani, during their Oval Office meeting, Nov. 21, 2025.
Excerpt from 29:13 to 29:52 of the White House video. DI added its logo in the corner.
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Trump rejects the jihadist description of Mamdani and describes him as rational. The reporter's question cites Elise Stefanik; Loomer later disputes Trump's answer.
“No, I don't, but she's out there campaigning and, you know, you say things sometimes in a campaign.”