French President Is Stopped by Trump’s Motorcade in New York

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French President Is Stopped by Trump’s Motorcade in New YorkPresident Emmanuel Macron of France, in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, was briefly stopped at a street blocked for President Trump’s motorcade. Mr. Macron called Mr. Trump before eventually being allowed to pass, but had to walk 30 minutes to his destination.

“How many people?” “I have 10 people with me. I go to the French embassy.” “I know, I know, I know, it’s just… I’m sorry, President, I’m really sorry, it’s just that everything’s been frozen right now. There’s a motorcade coming right now, that’s why. I’m sorry.” “If you don’t see it, let me cross. I negotiate with you.” [inaudible] How are you? Guess what, I am waiting [on] the street because everything is frozen for you. [inaudible] But I would love if we can — yeah I know, I know, I will follow, but you know after, I would love if we can have a short discussion with Qatar and you on the situation in Gaza because …