'Same same, but different!': Did Donald Trump 'borrow' Mamdani's outfit? Social media reacts

Donald Trump’s latest winter look has sparked a hilarious debate on social media—not for its fashion-forward vibes, but for its uncanny resemblance to New York City’s newly elected Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The US President, known for bombastic statements, not tailored suits, was spotted in a maroon high-neck sweater paired with a black overcoat. Sound familiar? X users immediately compared it to Mamdani’s signature style—same colours, but with a black blazer instead.

The unexpected fashion flex came after Trump and Mamdani’s surprisingly warm White House meeting, where they discussed NYC’s future amid past clashes.

Donald Trump is enamored by Zohran Mamdani. So much that he dug through his social media archives to find an outfit. Not sure it worked out as planned. pic.twitter.com/GXYiyTjZaY

— DannyKPolitics (@DannyKPolitics) November 23, 2025

Social media lit up:

"It's called 'the Mamdani'. Trump dressed up for his crush. He's all excited again," an X user joked.

One user shared Mamdani's picture and wrote, "No way, he's copying the look." Nico Winther commented, "They both look good, and I'm stealing this look too."

Another user shared a picture from the iconic sitcom, The Office, and wrote, "Same vibe". A fourth user pointed out that former US President Barack Obama had a better style.

Trump, who once called Mamdani a “communist lunatic,” now praises him as “rational.” The mayor-elect, unfazed, credited Trump for the meeting’s focus on NYC’s needs.