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Macron Held Up by Trump Motorcade in New York, Calls President Before Walking to Embassy

Heavy UN General Assembly security in Manhattan left the French leader briefly on foot outside his embassy.

Macron blieb in New York wegen Trumps Autokolonne stecken und musste zu Fuß weitergehen.
Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron in den Straßen New Yorks

Overview

  • Video shows a New York police officer telling Emmanuel Macron that “everything is blocked” as he attempts to reach the French Embassy.
  • The holdup was tied to security closures for President Donald Trump’s motorcade during UN General Assembly events.
  • Footage distributed by the French outlet Brut on TikTok and X captures Macron phoning Trump and joking about waiting in the street.
  • After leaving his vehicle, Macron continued on foot and briefly engaged with passersby near the embassy.
  • The episode followed his UN speech announcing France’s recognition of the State of Palestine and underscores routine UNGA traffic disruptions for visiting delegations.