Overview

• After leaving the UN General Assembly on Monday, Emmanuel Macron’s convoy was halted near UN headquarters so President Donald Trump’s motorcade could pass, according to on-scene video.
• An NYPD officer told Macron that everything was blocked, and footage captured the French leader calling Trump and saying he was waiting in the street because the route was closed for the U.S. president.
• Several minutes later the roadway was reopened only to pedestrians, and Macron continued on foot, stopping for photos as reports said he walked about 30 minutes to the French Embassy.
• Trump’s reply during the call has not been made public, and there has been no indication of a formal diplomatic complaint related to the incident.
• Clips shared by Brut and other outlets spread widely on social media, with coverage emphasizing the logistical constraints and security protocol common during UNGA week in Manhattan.