Bienvenue à New York, Monsieur le Président.
French leader Emmanuel Macron got an authentic New York experience when his car was blocked by UN traffic — with the head of state filmed getting out to walk and even calling President Trump for help.
Bizarre video showed the European leader begging an NYPD cop to help him get through on Monday, soon after he finished giving a controversial speech to the United Nations, according to French outlet Brut.
French President Emmanuel Macron was stopped from getting out of the UN by President Trump’s convoy. TikTok/brutofficiel“I’m really sorry, Mr. President, everything is currently blocked,” the apologetic officer tells Macron, who tries to convince the cop to let him through if Trump’s convoy is not immediately passing by.
Frazzled, Macron then makes a call — seemingly to Trump.
“How are you? Guess what, I’m waiting in the street because everything is closed for you,” Macron says, laughing in the call, seemingly to his American counterpart.
Macron was forced to call President Trump and ask him to clear the road. TikTok/brutofficielThe French leader was then forced to make the next 30 minutes of his journey on foot through the streets of Manhattan, according to Brut.
Macron appeared to take the potential diplomatic incident in stride, smiling and posing for pictures with gawking passersby.
At one point, a man who was having his picture taken with the French president bent down and kissed him on the head, forcing Macron to tell his panicked security team to stand down.
President Trump is due to speak at the UN on Tuesday. REUTERS“No, no, it’s okay, guys,” he said to his minders, before laughing again.
The NYPD praised the conduct of its officer, and thanked President Macron for seeing the funny side.
“Thousands of NYPD officers are on call this week to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers and our foreign dignitary guests during the UN General Assembly,” a spokesperson for the force told The Post.
“Merci to President Macron for recognizing the dedication and tireless efforts of our officers who safeguard this annual event.”
Macron used his trip to New York to formally recognize the “State of Palestine” on behalf of France at the UN, becoming the latest country to do so after Australia, Canada, the UK and Portugal all made similar announcements in recent days.
The French president’s gesture, while largely symbolic, is intended to increase pressure on Israel to bring about an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Trump is expected to speak at the UN on Tuesday.
