Obama meets New York City Mayor Mamdani in person for the first time at a pre-K event in the Bronx

A video clip showed the two leaders laughing, reading children’s books and performing the song “Wheels on the Bus” at the Pre-K Learning Through Play Center in the South Bronx.

The duo also met with families and discussed Mamdani’s vision CityAccording to the mayor’s office, stressing the importance of “giving New York City the best possible start.”

Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani read to a group of young children at the Pre-K Play Learning Center in the South Bronx on Saturday. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

Socialist Mayor Mamdani is backing Hochul in a move that could reshape New York’s governor’s race

While Obama did not do that He met Mamdani In person before Saturday’s visit, the former president called the self-proclaimed socialist shortly before his election and offered to serve as a sounding board for him, according to the Associated Press.

Mamdani celebrated his 100th day in office less than a week ago, and pledged five days Government-run grocery stores By the end of his first term on January 1, 2030, in line with the promises he made during his election campaign.

New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama dance with a group of children at the Pre-K Play Learning Center in the South Bronx. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

Mamdani wonders if his socialist platform will work outside of New York City

Recent polls showed 48% of his voters approved it Mamdani’s job so far, 30% disapprove and 23% aren’t sure, FOX 5 New York I mentioned.

Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani speak to children at the Pre-K Play Learning Center in the South Bronx on Saturday. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

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Regarding direction, 56% of residents said they liked the direction the city is heading under Mamdani’s leadership, an improvement over the 31% who said the same in October, the newspaper reported.

Fox News Digital’s Eileen Malone contributed to this report.