Trump Drools Over Zohran Mamdani in Shocking Meeting and MTG Resigns

22 Nov 2025 · 19 min

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Episode Title

Trump Drools Over Zohran Mamdani in Shocking Meeting and MTG Resigns

Episode Description In this episode, hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan discuss Donald Trump's enthusiastic reception of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during a meeting at the Oval Office, as well as Marjorie Taylor Greene's (MTG) announcement of stepping down.

Key Themes and Discussions

Trump's Meeting with Zohran Mamdani

  • Charm Offensive: The episode opens with a humorous recounting of Trump's warm interaction with Mamdani, marked by an unusual display of affection.
  • Visuals of Happiness: The hosts highlight Trump's visible joy in the presence of Mamdani, suggesting it is unlike any other interaction he has had with political figures.
  • Political Instincts: Trump’s decision to embrace Mamdani is framed as politically savvy, recognizing his popularity beyond just New York.

The Hosts’ Observations

  • Authenticity of Mamdani: The hosts praise Mamdani’s charisma and authenticity, noting his strong focus on affordability and decency in politics.
  • Contrast with Democratic Leadership: The episode critiques Democratic figures like Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker for distancing themselves from Mamdani, suggesting it reflects poor political instincts.

Media Reactions

  • Fox News Coverage: The hosts share their astonishment at how even conservative media outlets like Fox News reacted positively to the meeting. They argue this indicates a shift in the political landscape regarding socialist policies and working-class issues.
  • Islamophobia and Bigotry: The discussion touches on the broader implications of Mamdani's reception, highlighting ongoing issues of Islamophobia and bigotry in American politics, particularly in the context of the ADL's actions.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Resignation

  • Political Strategy: MTG’s resignation is interpreted as a strategic move in light of her tumultuous relationship with Trump, suggesting she may be positioning herself for a presidential run.
  • Compassionate Conservatism: The hosts speculate that Greene aims to present herself as a more compassionate figure within the MAGA movement, despite her past actions.

Key Takeaways

  • Cultural Political Dynamics: The episode emphasizes the changing dynamics in American politics, with Mamdani representing a new wave of progressive values that challenge existing norms.
  • Critique of Political Hypocrisy: The hosts address the hypocrisy within both the Democratic and Republican parties, particularly concerning how they engage with minority issues and working-class struggles.
  • Call to Action: The episode ends with a call for listeners to engage in political activism and community building, emphasizing the importance of supporting pro-democracy initiatives.

Conclusion This episode of IHIP News uses humor and insightful commentary to explore significant political developments, particularly focusing on the intersection of personal relationships and political strategies. By examining Trump’s surprising affection for Mamdani and MTG’s resignation, the hosts provide a lens through which to understand the evolving landscape of American politics.

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0:04America's mayor showed up at the Oval Office and Kanks served a Krispy Kreme hot and ready box of dozen glazed doughnuts. It was the charm offensive that charmed the fascist. You guys, it was incredible. And so here we have an image coming out. We have Mike Nellis tweeting, find you somebody who looks at you like Donald Trump looks at Zoran Mom Donnie. And you guys look at Kanks in this image. Have you ever seen him this happy? Have you ever seen him look at Melania, at JD, at Stephen Miller, at Elon? Even Ivanka, his favorite child. Have you ever seen Kanks, the fascist dictator, as happy as he is, looking up at Zoran?

0:56Incredible. Some personal thoughts that I had when I saw this was, I bet Stephen Miller is on suicide watch because that image right there is the remedy for all of the white supremacist ambitions of Stephen Miller. That image right there is the image of the United States of America. And Zoran's, we've interviewed him in person, you guys. He is authentic. He has charisma out the wazoo. He is handsome. He is smart. And in person, his desire for affordability, his decency radiates off of him. It is authentic and it is real. This right here is my favorite clip of the whole thing. He, Zoran, Trump completely seeds that he's a fascist in front of Zoran and the press.

1:51Watch this. Play the clip. He asked about your comment on the president a fascist. And your answer was, both President Trump and I have been clear about our positions and our views. Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist? I've spoken about that. Okay. You can just say, okay. It's easier. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind.

2:18Oh my God. He's like, okay. Okay. Yes, I do. Kanks seated. Like it's okay. We all know I am one. I like you. You don't have to go through this humiliation exercise. Think about how much Kanks loves to humiliate everybody in his orbit. Everybody. His wife, his vice president, his advisors, everybody, all of the oligarchs that funded him. Think about how much he loves to browbeat Elon Musk. And he absolutely just layup after layup after layup to Zoran. Zero humiliation exercise. In fact, Kanks was willing to absorb all of the humiliation. And I think Zoran continues to put on a masterclass. And I think something that's really important here is that as much as we dislike Kanks and as demented as he is, his political instincts have always been pretty spot on.

3:19And he likes winners and he likes winning. and he knows how popular Zoran is. He knows, and it's not just concentrated in New York. It is across the United States. And he knows that being photographed with him and being kind to him was something that the democratic establishment didn't do. So you have a dementia ridden, cankles, McTaco tits, glazing Zoran. And when I went to Zoran Mamdani's victory party in Brooklyn, I was so shocked that Chuckles and Hakeem were not on that stage, hand in hand, having this victory moment since they're both New York politicians. But they didn't. And they still continue to try to distance themselves from him.

4:09Look at how fun the Internet was yesterday when this happened. And this tells you exactly why when the Democrats are on the main ticket, they lose because they have terrible political instincts. Terrible. Because Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker and Chuckles had some focus group that says, oh, we don't know if you should be seen with a socialist. And we rather think it's better to play this Islamophobic thing. Zoran had billionaires colluding to try to beat him. And Zoran has proven that the people can win in this country. And Kank saw that and Kank sees that this is the way the pendulum is swinging.

4:53And let's just hear, Seth, I want you to play. Here's two minutes of Kank's glazing Zoran, and I'll pause it to comment as we go along. Play the clip. I want to congratulate. I think you're going to have hopefully a really great mayor. The better he does the happier I am. Congratulations Mr. Mayor. I feel very confident that he can do a very good job. I think he is going to surprise some conservative people actually and some very liberal people he won't surprise him because they already like him. He said a lot of my voters actually voted for him and I'm okay with that. He wants to have a safe New York.

5:25Ultimately a safe New York is going to be a great New York. Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist? I've spoken about that's okay you can just say it's easier than explaining it. I don't Some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have. The new word is affordability. Another word is just groceries. Okay, pause it. You know, the narcissist in him just cannot stop. You know, a lot of his ideas are my ideas. And I love that Zoran's just standing there, just kind of like, yeah, I'm doing this. I walked right in here. I'm polite. I am fighting for my constituents. I am not.

6:02And the glazing is so one-sided here. kinks the pile on. I bet Elise Stefanik is on suicide watch. I bet Elon Musk, you guys, I bet it is Ketamine City right now at X headquarters. I bet these people are losing their fucking minds. All right, continue. Profession where he doesn't want to see crime and I don't want to see crime. Very little doubt that we're not going to get along on that issue. He wants to see houses go up, apartments built, et cetera, and people would be shocked. But I want to see the same thing. We had a meeting today that actually surprised me. He wants to see no crime. He wants to see housing being built.

6:40He wants to see rents coming down, all things that I Okay, stop it right there. He said, we had a meeting that surprised me. So Trump in that moment is admitting, I fell prey to the propaganda that he is a pro-crime, pro-jihadist communist. Trump admits it that he bought into that narrative because Trump is a Fox News addict. And then when he actually sits down with Zoran, and if the ADL leader would actually sit down with him, instead of trying to scapegoat this great American who really wants to fight for the workers in America, if they actually sit down with him, then they realize, oh, he's not the boogeyman at all.

7:23He values all of us being able to live in a decent way. And the way a lot of these leaders are so condescending about people like Zoran that fight for the working class and make him the boogeyman and use racism in order to do it, especially the ADL, the Islamophobia that they apply to Zoran when Kanks can take planes from Qatar and you throw a huge ball for the prince of Saudi Arabia. It's just the hypocrisy is just on total display. All right, let's move along from here, Seth, and let's go to Fox News. Here is the Fox News reaction. Play the clip. Washington, D.C. That's what we just watched.

8:15Now I'm in New York City. We were watching that press conference. I think J.D. Vance is jealous. I think he, the president wants to use him as a running mate. They really got along fantastic. Hi, everyone. I'm Brian Kilmeade. Lucky enough to fill in for Will Kane. You just saw it. President Trump in New York City, Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Okay, you guys, even Fox News is excited about this. They picked up Little Smokey, threw him under the bus, and drove right over him, right in that clip. They cannot, you cannot escape the riz and the message of Zoran Mamdani. And this is the path forward for Democrats.

8:52They're still, I mean, tomorrow or the next day, the Islamophobia will persist. And people like the ADL and Elise Stefanik and Stephen Miller and Elon Musk will continue to demonize Zoran in the most bigoted, disgusting way imaginable while they all pretend to be against bigotry. But at the end of the message, Zoran represents two things that I think the Democratic Party needs to embrace. Number one, a message of affordability, a message of income inequality that is just completely out of control. And number two, attaching universal human rights. Okay, we cannot prioritize anti-Semitism over Islamophobia.

9:35We cannot prioritize anti-Semitism over misogyny. We cannot prioritize anti-Semitism over white racism towards black people. They are all connected. And the fight against bigotry is a fight against all of these forms of bigotry. And you cannot think that you're this special minority that's going to get special treatment if you pile on other minorities and attack them. And I'm speaking specifically about the disgusting work that's being done at the ADL right now. Just some of the most horrific form of bigotry in the name of anti-bigotry that I've ever seen. And I think we should continue to call it out.

10:17All right. Laura Loomer is going through some things, you guys. Let's talk about her post. Put this up, Seth. Laura Loomer tweets, why did Zelensky receive a harsher welcome at the White House than Mom Donnie? I'm going to tell you why. It's because Putin has a video of Kanks blowing Bubba. That's why, if you would stop with your head up Kanks' ass all the time and pay attention, you'd know that Putin has the goods on Kanks blowing Bubba. She goes on to say, interesting, if socialists are doing a good job, then I guess nobody needs to vote them out during the midterms. If you're a Republican, why not just stay home in 2026 and 2028 since Mom Donnie's policies are amazing.

11:03I agree. Republicans stay home. All you ever do is fuck up the economy. Every chance you can get with your, we favor rich people and we demean the poor and we're going to do it all in the name of Jesus Christ. And the way you lie to these rural voters and the way you lie to these working class people is so abhorrent and the gig is up. Take Laura Lemmer's advice, sit this one out. She goes on to say, I'm confused. No need to oppose the left, I guess. I guess socialism is comfortable now. No need to vote for the GOP in 2026 is the message I'm getting for that. You know what, Laura? I agree. There is no need to vote for the GOP in 2026 because your policies suck.

11:46Look at all of the red states that have had Republican supermajorities, like the state I'm sitting in right now, Oklahoma. We have had Republican supermajorities for 20 years. And guess what? We're a bottom five state. And guess what the leader of our state does? He goes out and lies to people, uses their faith, weaponizes it against hard, earnest, good working people, and tells them he's trying to do the Lord's work. Meanwhile, he favors giving billionaires in this state tax breaks and fleecing the working class in doing so. And he has driven the education system from 14th down to 50th. And then he says the problem are books that he wants banned and that we don't have enough faith in schools.

12:34Again, weaponizing faith against these well-meaning people that can't ever seem to get ahead because trickle-down economics has been and always will be a lie. All right. Riley Gaines is going through some things. And I just want to point out that Riley Gaines always seems to come in last. Her rise to fame is because she tied for fifth place with a trans swimmer. Tied for fifth. While Trump is glazing Zoran in the Oval, basically saying, move over, Bubba. I have a new crush and I can't quit Zoran. I broke back mountain, can't quit this guy. Here's Riley Gaines' political impulses right here. Coming in last yet again, Riley, play the clip.

13:25I have an interview to conduct. Riley, Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. I figured I would come back to New York City one more time before it goes full-blown commie. Okay, okay. Not only does Riley display how stupid she is, not understanding what communism is, and that nobody, no politician that I'm even remotely aware of in the United States campaigns on a platform of communism that's just so stupid. You reveal your double digit IQ in that. But while you're saying that, Riley, the guy that you sold your faith and your decency and your spine down the river for is in the Oval Office answering a question the following way.

14:12Mr. President, would you feel safe and comfortable living in New York with Zoran as mayor? And he goes, yeah, I would. I absolutely would. This movement, this MAGA movement where people are a walking, talking, breathing advertisement like Riley Gaines is a walking, talking, breathing advertisement of Christian hypocrisy. She claims that Jesus Christ is her Lord and personal Savior, yet she is able to look the other way at child pedophilia. She's able to look the other way at the consolidation of wealth to very few people that take it from the huddled masses. She looks the other way at immigrant children that are being ripped away from their families.

14:58And then she Christian signals to all the good, well-meaning people in the United States, oh, it's okay, I'm one of you. And it's one of the most insidious lies that the Republican Party has perpetrated on well-meaning Americans in flyover states and beyond. All right. And I'm going to leave you all with something that we have been, I've had MTG on a watch for quite some time now. And Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns. Let's play a little bit of her clip. Self-respect and dignity. I love my family way too much. And I do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president that we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms and in turn be expected to defend the president against impeachment after he hatefully dumped tens of millions of dollars against me.

15:54Okay. All right. She goes on and on. Um, here's the thing. Marsha Taylor Greene is going to run for president. All right. She's either going to be, uh, Tucker Carlson's vice presidential pick after a primary or she herself, which I think there's too much misogyny in the MAGA movement, but she is removing herself from a very toxic president who is in the low thirties approval rating. And she is packaging herself as the more compassionate conservative that still offers the MAGA base, the Riley Gaines of the world, hey, look, we can still be kind of Jesus-y, but we can also hate immigrants. And we can act, we can fear monger and scapegoat, and we can continue to lie to people.

16:37And we can continue to make sure that, you know, Marjorie Taylor Greene, you know, you guys, she voted for the big, beautiful bill that is removing healthcare for millions of Americans. And so the Marjorie Taylor Greene's, the Riley Gaines, these people that use their faith to lie to people that think, oh, she's in my tribe, so that it's okay, I can take their leadership on this. To marginalize and just straight up be diabolically cruel to your fellow Americans, the poorest is about the most un-Christlike thing you could possibly do. Okay, listen, this has been an amazing 24-hour development. Of course, kanks, within an hour or two could send tanks into the city of New York City because we're dealing with a dementia-ridden man.

17:29But it was a fun day yesterday to be an American. We continue our Marjorie Taylor Green watch. We continue to call out Fox News and all of the fake, fake Christians that are walking, talking, breathing advertisement. Why not to be a Christian? the Riley Gaines, the Marjorie Taylor Greene's, the J.D. Vance's of the world. That is one of the cancers. And we have to keep fighting because there are good, decent religious people in this country that think about marginalized people before they do about enriching themselves, that feel something in them. If they were to speak disparagingly about the poorest among us, the sickest among us.

18:13And on Fox News, they do that effortlessly. That Kilmeade that we played earlier that was just giddy over Zoron. You all remember he talked about euthanizing homeless people, just really casually. So listen, some days it is very difficult to be an American. Some days it gets a little better. But you guys, we have to keep fighting. We have to keep building a community, building our pro-democracy ecosystem that is not linked to corporate ownership. And make sure you subscribe to our channel, like this video, buy our book, Life is a Lazy Susan of Shit Sandwiches. It is a great way to support Pumps and Me.

18:53And we'll be back later with more news.

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