New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani refused to text Donald Trump a selfie of himself and Jimmy Kimmel on live TV.

The moment happened during a Jimmy Kimmel Live! broadcast in New York City.

Kimmel suggested sending Trump a photo featuring both the host and the mayor.

The host pressed repeatedly about Mamdani's relationship with the president, the article says.

Mamdani kept his composure and deflected, keeping the tone light for the studio audience.

Observers said the deflection avoided political friction and further speculation about alliances.

Rolling Stone, NBC 4 New York, Variety, and Fox News all reported on the exchange.

A New York Post headline in the article says Mamdani revealed the secret to his chummy relationship with Trump on the show.

Read the full article on Mamdani's Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance.