In New York, the police blocked the road for Macron due to Trump’s motorcade, he waited on the street.

In the evening of September 22, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron encountered an unexpected situation on his way to the UN headquarters. This happened before his speech when he found himself blocked on the street, which sparked media interest.

What happened on the way to the UN?

According to information obtained from sources, Macron, heading to an important event, encountered the police. “Sorry, Mr. President, everything is blocked right now,” a law enforcement representative conveyed to him.

The head of France, realizing the situation, couldn’t resist a joke and called Donald Trump asking to “clear the road.”

“Guess what, I’m waiting on the street right now because everything is blocked for you,” President Macron shared with Trump.

After a few minutes of waiting, the police unblocked the street, but only for pedestrians. This forced Macron to continue his way to the French embassy on foot. On the move, he continued his conversation with Trump and even took photos with several passersby.

Main statements by Macron at the General Assembly

• During his speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Macron announced the recognition of Palestinian statehood.
• He also noted that the decision to open an embassy in Palestine depended on the fulfillment of conditions: the release of all hostages from Gaza and the establishment of a ceasefire.
• In honor of the recognition of Palestine, flags of Palestine were raised in almost 90 municipalities in France.