Mayor Zohran Mamdani Refuses Jimmy Kimmel’s Request to Text Trump a Selfie of Them
NYC mayor shuts down Jimmy Kimmel’s plea to send Trump a selfie, spotlighting political lines on live TV
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
- Primary Driver: NYC mayor shuts down Jimmy Kimmel’s plea to send Trump a selfie, spotlighting political lines on live TV
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City publicly declined Jimmy Kimmel’s request to text President Donald Trump a selfie of the two men, closing the proposed exchange that had been floated on live television. The refusal marks the latest visible split between the mayor, frequently cited as a Democratic ally of Trump, and the late‑night host. During a segment that aired on September 29, Kimmel asked Mamdani to help him get on Trump’s good side by sending a picture of themselves to the former president. Yahoo reported the request at 07:15 UTC, and NBC 4 New York noted the host’s direct query about a selfie.
The mayor responded immediately, indicating a refusal even as the conversation continued on the broadcast. Mamdani’s answer was brief and firm, signaling that he would not part with any image that could be leveraged politically. Later that morning Fox News reported Mamdani deflecting Kimmel’s anti‑Trump bait when pressed repeatedly about his relationship with the president. The Daily Beast highlighted that the refusal occurred on live TV, reinforcing the public nature of the exchange.
By the end of the day, no selfie had been sent to Trump, and coverage from Variety confirmed Mamdani’s steadfast refusal. ua.news noted the mayor’s decision did not alter his broader political positioning, while The Daily Beast reiterated that the episode added a rare public moment where a Democratic‑leaning official openly declined a direct appeal from a media figure on behalf of the former president. The episode stands as the latest example of New York’s political personalities navigating Trump‑related outreach.
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What was Mayor Mamdani’s response to Kimmel’s selfie request?
He flat‑out refused, using the phrasing ‘Jimmy, I love you, but…’ to indicate his refusal to send a selfie to Trump.
Which outlets reported on the mayor’s refusal?
Yahoo, NBC 4 New York, Fox News, The Independent, The Statesman, The Daily Beast, Variety and ua.news all covered the incident.
Did the selfie ever get sent to President Trump?
No, coverage confirms that no selfie was sent and the mayor maintained his refusal.
Who reported it (13)
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What about a selfie? Mamdani refuses to send Trump a pic of him and Jimmy KimmelNBC 4 New York · 45d ago
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani refuses to text Trump a selfie with Jimmy KimmelUSA Today · 45d ago
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Jimmy Kimmel asks Zohran Mamdani to risk relationship with Trump for a selfie with himThe Independent · 45d ago
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Trump’s Favorite Dem Refuses to Text Him on Live TVThe Daily Beast · 45d ago
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New York Mayor Mamdani did not send Trump a selfie with Kimmelua.news · 45d ago
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