Overview

• Macron was halted by police outside the UN on Monday night shortly after his speech announcing France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.
• Video shows an officer apologizing before Macron phones Trump and says, “Guess what? I’m waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you.”
• Macron’s entourage described the call as warm and said the leaders touched on international issues, including a potential discussion with Qatar about Gaza.
• Once the street reopened to pedestrians, Macron walked roughly 30 minutes toward the French Embassy, greeting onlookers and posing for photos.
• Trump’s reply on the call has not been made public, and officials noted that multi‑block security freezes are routine in New York during UN week.