Unexpected Encounter: Macron Caught in Trump's Motorcade Frenzy in New York

French President Emmanuel Macron found himself stuck on a New York street after leaving the UN headquarters, forced to wait because Donald Trump's motorcade was passing through. The incident turned into an impromptu phone call between the two leaders, with Macron joking about being stranded on the sidewalk.

As Macron tried to leave the United Nations building, American police stopped him on the street. "Sorry Mr. President, everything is closed right now," they told him, explaining that Trump's convoy was approaching and all traffic had to be halted.

The French president decided to call Trump directly to sort out the situation. Smiling as he spoke on the phone, Macron said: "Can you imagine, I'm now standing in the street because everything is closed for you."

After waiting several minutes, police reopened the street to pedestrians only. This meant Macron had to continue his phone conversation with Trump while walking down the sidewalk toward the French embassy.

The moment highlights the extensive security measures that surround US presidential movements, especially in Manhattan during UN General Assembly week. When the American president travels through New York, entire city blocks get shut down, affecting everyone from world leaders to regular commuters.

Security protocols during the UN General Assembly are particularly strict, with multiple world leaders in the city at the same time. But it's rare to see such a direct impact on another head of state, making Macron's sidewalk phone call an unusual diplomatic moment.