Overview

• Police near UN headquarters told the French president that “everything’s been frozen” to clear the route for President Donald Trump’s passage.
• A French official confirmed to the Associated Press that Trump was on the line when Macron called from the curb.
• During the call, Macron said he would “love” a short discussion with Trump and Qatar about the situation in Gaza.
• Once the area reopened to pedestrians, Macron walked roughly 30 minutes toward the French Embassy, greeting bystanders and posing for photos.
• Videos of the moment spread widely online, underscoring UN week security “freezes,” and Trump’s response to the call has not been made public.