French President Emmanuel Macron was unexpectedly held up by U.S. police after his speech at the United Nations headquarters, as President Donald Trump’s motorcade passed through New York on Monday.
The moment came as Macron left the UN, where he had officially announced France’s recognition of the State of Palestine. French media reported, via News.Az, that he was stopped in a street due to the approaching presidential convoy.
“I’m sorry, Mr. President, everything is blocked right now,” a police officer told him, signaling the arrival of the motorcade. The brief exchange was captured on video and widely shared on social media by Brut.
In the unusual situation, Macron reportedly called Trump to try to resolve the delay. “Guess what, I’m waiting in the street because everything is blocked for you,” he joked over the phone.
After several minutes, the street was cleared, but only for pedestrians. This forced Macron to continue his phone conversation with Trump while standing in the street, as he made his way to the French Embassy.
For New Yorkers, it was a rare sight to see the French President walking the streets without the usual heavy security.
Along the way, Macron stopped for selfies and photos with people. One person even kissed him on the forehead, according to La Depeche.
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