“Being the mayor of New York, and especially now, because I think you’re at really a turning point one way or the other. It could go great, or it can go in a different direction. And I think you really have a chance to make it great. He’s got views that are a little out there, but who knows? I mean, we’re going to see what works or — he’s going to change also. We all change. I change a lot. I think he is going to surprise some conservative people, actually. And I’ve been called much worse than a despot. So it’s not, it’s not that insulting.” “I appreciated the meeting with the president. And as he said, it was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City.” “I’ve spoken about —” “That’s OK. You can just say —” “OK. All right.” “It’s easier. It’s easier than explaining it — I don’t mind.” “Great.” “I appreciate it.”