PARIS (Civitas) — French President Emmanuel Macron boasted about his accessibility to President Donald Trump during a recent visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, where he proved it by making a quick phone call to Trump.
On a Monday night, Macron was blocked by police when trying to cross a street, informed that the road was closed for a VIP motorcade. Unfazed, he pulled out his phone and called Trump.
How are you? Guess what? I’m waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you! Macron reportedly said to the President, with confirmation from a French official that Trump was indeed on the other end of the line.
Following a speech at the United Nations, where he formally announced France's recognition of Palestinian statehood, Macron sought access to France's diplomatic mission in New York.
While negotiating with the police officers, he noted, I have 10 people with me, emphasizing the need to proceed. One of the officers replied, I’m sorry President, I’m really sorry, it’s just that everything’s frozen right now.
Even amidst these delays, Macron took the opportunity to discuss current events, suggesting to Trump the need for a conversation on the situation in Gaza over the weekend.
French media shared coverage of the moment, noting that Macron was able to continue his walk within minutes once the street reopened.
France's recognition of Palestinian statehood comes at the forefront of a greater initiative to drive support for a lasting peace solution in the Middle East.
