After an unexpectedly cordial meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump stepped out on Saturday wearing an outfit that immediately set social media alight: a long, oversized black overcoat paired with a striking burgundy neck scarf.
The simple walk across the South Lawn to Marine One became an instant viral moment, with X (formerly Twitter) users drawing comparisons between Trump’s new winter look and the signature style of the progressive, 34-year-old Democratic Socialist.
From ‘Fascist’ to Fashion Muse
The viral fashion moment follows a highly publicized sitdown between the two political polar opposites. During the meeting, which delivered an unexpected “praise-fest” instead of the predicted fireworks, Trump not only committed to helping Mamdani succeed but also refused to condemn Mamdani for previously calling him a “fascist.”
This sudden shift from political hostility to surprising warmth fueled the online narrative that Mamdani had influenced the President in more ways than one.
Social media was quick to connect the dots:
- Journalist Aaron Rupar shared a clip of the President, writing: “Quite a look for Trump today.”
- Ahmed Baba commented: “He meets with Mamdani one time and immediately tries to step his swag up.”
- One X user joked: “It’s called the Mamdani. Trump dressed up for his crush.”
- Another added: “Bro met mamdani and decided that overcoats and fall palette sweaters were The Move going forward.”
The comparison highlighted Mamdani’s well-documented penchant for tailored suits and a more minimalist, intentional style—a stark contrast to the President’s usual attire. Political commentators jokingly suggested Trump’s new look was a “cosplay” attempt by the 79-year-old to match the youthful style of the newly elected mayor.
The President’s unexpected wardrobe choice has inadvertently generated further buzz around his surprising new political partnership with Mamdani, turning a routine cold-weather outfit into a trending political fashion statement.