French President Emmanuel Macron found himself in an unusual diplomatic moment in New York City. After delivering a speech at the United Nations recognizing Palestine, Macron’s motorcade was halted by police who cited street closures for a planned convoy of U.S. President Donald Trump. Unable to proceed by car, Macron stepped out and walked for approximately 30 minutes. Deccan Herald+3Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+3The Guardian+3
Caught in the traffic freeze, Macron humorously called Trump, saying, “Guess what? I’m waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you.” The French leader then continued the journey on foot, accompanied by security, passing by pedestrians who paused to take photos. Reuters+2The Guardian+2
Earlier that day, Macron used his address at the UN General Assembly to formally recognize the State of Palestine, aligning France with several other countries in supporting a two-state solution. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+1
