French President Emmanuel Macron | video screenshot

 

In a moment that caught widespread attention, French President Emmanuel Macron was stopped by New York police while trying to cross a street due to a VIP motorcade. As police informed him the area was closed, Macron decided to make a quick phone call to US President Donald Trump. Caught on camera, Macron quipped about the situation, noting, “I’m waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you!”

 

This event unfolded as Macron was in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly. Earlier that day, Macron had announced France’s formal recognition of Palestinian statehood, aiming to increase support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. With ten members accompanying him, Macron was attempting to reach France’s diplomatic mission on foot when halted by police.

 

Macron's light-hearted call to Trump was confirmed by a French official to the Associated Press. Utilising the unexpected opportunity, he proposed a future discussion on the Qatar and Gaza situation. His request to police for passage was met with an apologetic refusal, as the area remained frozen for security purposes.

 

A few minutes after the call, Macron was permitted to proceed once the street reopened. His participation in the UN meeting highlighted France's stance in the Israel-Palestine conflict, aiming to push forward diplomatic efforts for a resolution.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• French President Macron was stopped by NYC police on a closed street.
• Macron called Trump, discussing a future chat about Gaza and Qatar.
• France announced Palestinian statehood recognition at the UN assembly.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from AP 2025-09-24

 

 

Security arrangements not settled in advance. NY Police not used to Heads of State doing a walking tour ...

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

A few minutes after the call, Macron was permitted to proceed once the street reopened.

Do you know who I am?

He should have brought his wife. They would have let him in out of pity. French guy escorting his mom to the UN meeting

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Caught on camera, Macron quipped about the situation, noting, “I’m waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you!”

 

Quite right too.

 

Know your place. 

Conspicuously French?!

1 hour ago, angryguy said:

He should have brought his wife. They would have let him in out of pity. French guy escorting his mom to the UN meeting

Says a guy who’s probably a monger lol anyway he seemed to be good humored about it and it’s kinda cool he was out there hoofing it meeting folks that cop had a big smile on his face so seems to me it was kinda amicable.

Rules are for peasants, not for the aristocracy.

Well, self-explanatory. 

Many European leaders, apparently also a President of France, can and does stroll in the streets of a city. I met ministers on public transport, queueing in front of me at a supermarket check-out or in a department store. 

If I compare that with the ridiculous show the Americans run with their President .......... If an American President has to fear for his life, (s)he is either the wrong person or there are too many weirdos on the roads with guns and other stuff which would not belong into their hands. 

Anyhow, the bottom line is nice, that an arrogant President like Macron is kept in line by a New York cop. Latter has had certainly his 3 - 5 minutes of fame, who else could stop a French President attending the world's biggest conference with a simple "no" - hilarious 

'Technical' difficulties at the UN couldn't have happened to two of the most appropriate selfish idiots. Well done God if u exist 

So, it was Macron who hit the 'stop' button on the UN escalator as retribution?

17 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

So, it was Macron who hit the 'stop' button on the UN escalator as retribution?

No. I did it.

On 9/24/2025 at 9:44 AM, webfact said:

French President Emmanuel Macron | video screenshot

 

In a moment that caught widespread attention, French President Emmanuel Macron was stopped by New York police while trying to cross a street due to a VIP motorcade. As police informed him the area was closed, Macron decided to make a quick phone call to US President Donald Trump. Caught on camera, Macron quipped about the situation, noting, “I’m waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you!”

 

This event unfolded as Macron was in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly. Earlier that day, Macron had announced France’s formal recognition of Palestinian statehood, aiming to increase support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. With ten members accompanying him, Macron was attempting to reach France’s diplomatic mission on foot when halted by police.

 

Macron's light-hearted call to Trump was confirmed by a French official to the Associated Press. Utilising the unexpected opportunity, he proposed a future discussion on the Qatar and Gaza situation. His request to police for passage was met with an apologetic refusal, as the area remained frozen for security purposes.

 

A few minutes after the call, Macron was permitted to proceed once the street reopened. His participation in the UN meeting highlighted France's stance in the Israel-Palestine conflict, aiming to push forward diplomatic efforts for a resolution.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• French President Macron was stopped by NYC police on a closed street.
• Macron called Trump, discussing a future chat about Gaza and Qatar.
• France announced Palestinian statehood recognition at the UN assembly.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from AP 2025-09-24

 

 

Does he not realize that he is not as important in the US as he thinks he is in France.

But of course he is French.

Nice to see a president with a sense of humour.

Didn't whine like Trump that he was sabotaged. 

I am surprised ICE didn't detain and deport him to El Salvador. 

Wonder what would have happened if it were Trump taking a stroll down Fifth Avenue (well, without shooting anybody)?

6 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

Well, self-explanatory. 

Many European leaders, apparently also a President of France, can and does stroll in the streets of a city. I met ministers on public transport, queueing in front of me at a supermarket check-out or in a department store. 

If I compare that with the ridiculous show the Americans run with their President .......... If an American President has to fear for his life, (s)he is either the wrong person or there are too many weirdos on the roads with guns and other stuff which would not belong into their hands. 

Anyhow, the bottom line is nice, that an arrogant President like Macron is kept in line by a New York cop. Latter has had certainly his 3 - 5 minutes of fame, who else could stop a French President attending the world's biggest conference with a simple "no" - hilarious 

They probably decided to walk because the traffic is absolutely terrible when the General Assembly is on.

Imagine - a president who prefers to walk on the street, rubbing shoulders with the people, not one that holds everyone up for his cavalcade of armored cars.