Winter is settling in, and US President Donald Trump sparked an unexpected social media buzz after stepping out over the weekend in a plush burgundy scarf and an oversized black overcoat. What should have been a routine walk to Marine One on the South Lawn quickly went viral, as users drew instant comparisons to the signature style of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
The timing added perfectly to the humour online, and netizens started reacting as the picture surfaced just hours after Trump met Mamdani at the White House.
On Friday, their meeting ended on a surprisingly cordial note, with Trump praising Mamdani and dismissing key Republican attack lines against him. Trump even said it was “ok” for Mamdani to describe him as a “fascist” after the mayor-elect was asked about his earlier comments.
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Following the meeting, X users joked that Trump might be taking fashion cues from Mamdani, pointing to his deep-red neckwear and oversized black coat.
“Quite a look for Trump today,” journalist Aaron Rupar wrote while sharing a clip of the president from Fox News. Political commentator Russell Drew added, “Yikes! Today, Donald Trump looks like a cross between Emperor Palpatine and Don Corleone! Zohran Mamdani really effed him up.”
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“He meets with Mamdani one time and immediately tries to step his swag up,” journalist Ahmed Baba wrote. “No way he’s copying the look,” another user posted, sharing an older photo of Mamdani in a burgundy turtleneck and blazer. One X user said, “No way he's out here doing Zohran Mamdani cosplay,” while another joked, “It’s called the Mamdani. Trump dressed up for his crush”.
“Bro met Mamdani and decided that overcoats and fall palette sweaters were The Move going forward,” commented another.
Mamdani, for his part, said he looks forward to working with the president to deliver affordability to New Yorkers — a cause he said they both aligned on.
