Macron video, forced by Trump to walk. “Guess what, I wait to cross the street because everything is blocked because of you”

Even the presidents are subject to the inconvenience of New York traffic, as French leader Emmanuel Macron learned on Monday, when a New York policeman was stopping to cross the street because of the official president Donald Trump, writes Reuters on Tuesday.

But, unlike most of the affected, Macron at a personal sound on Trump on the sidewalk to joke about his situation, according to a video recording circulating on social networks.

“I'm sorry, Mr. President, I'm very sorry,” a visibly embarrassed policeman told Macron, who was trying to cross the street with the members of his delegation.

“Only everything is blocked at this time. A convoy comes,” the American policeman added.

“If you do not see it, let me go. I will negotiate with you,” joked Macron, making an easy reference to the negotiations in which he and other leaders will be involved this week at the United Nations General Assembly (UN).

Forced to wait in front of the barricade, Macron then called Trump.

“Guess what – I wait on the street because everything is blocked because of you,” Macron said, holding the phone in the ear, adding that they would like to have a brief discussion with Trump and Qatar about the situation in the Gaza Strip.

New York – French President Emmanuel Macron's Motorcade was blocking from passing through the streets of Manhattan Because the Roads We Shut Down for President Trump.

Macron Got Out of His Car and Called Trump Directly. pic.twitter.com/qk86o5nyum

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A source close to the French president confirmed that Macron spoke on the phone with Trump while walking. The conversation was “warm and friendly” and allowed them to discuss several international topics, this source added.