Emmanuel Macron sought assistance from Donald Trump when bogged down in traffic.
September 23, 2025, Published 3:00 p.m. ET
French President Emmanuel Macron found himself stuck in heavy traffic in New York City due to the ongoing United Nations conference and proactively reached out to Donald Trump, RadarOnline.com reports.
A video clip circulating on social media depicted Macron pleading with a New York Police Department officer to assist him in getting through the congestion, which did not yield any results.
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Macron Seeks Trumpâs Intervention
Macron contacted Trump while he was immobilized in New York traffic.
âIâm really sorry, Mr. President, everything is currently blocked,â the officer informed the frustrated Macron, who then implored the officer to move his vehicle through if Trumpâs entourage was nearby. When that didnât pan out, Macron resorted to reaching Trump directly.
âHow are you? Guess what, Iâm stuck in the street because everything is closed for you,â Macron was heard cheerfully telling the US president over the phone.
Unfortunately, the conversation did not result in any immediate assistance, leaving the 47-year-old with no choice but to traverse the city on foot. Macron, however, appeared to take the incident in stride, engaging with local residents and taking photos with them.
In a lighthearted moment, a bystander was seen capturing a photo with Macron before kissing him on the head, prompting the French leader to humorously tell his security detail to ease off.
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Trumpâs Controversial Remarks at the UN
On the same day, Macron addressed the United Nations conference, during which he formally acknowledged the âState of Palestineâ on behalf of France. Trump, speaking a day later, took a more combative stance.
The 79-year-old former president vocally criticized several allies in his speech, making controversial claims including the erroneous assertion that London was veering towards âSharia lawâ under Mayor Sadiq Khanâs leadership.
Trump stated, âI look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, a truly terrible mayor. Itâs been transformed so drastically that they want to implement Sharia law, but youâre in a different country. You canât do that.â
In a swift rebuttal, a spokesman for Mayor Khan remarked: âWe do not intend to dignify [Trumpâs] appalling and bigoted comments with a response. London remains one of the safest cities globally, far outperforming many major US cities, and we pride ourselves on the increasing number of American citizens choosing to reside here.â
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Trumpâs Comments on Border Control
Trump was in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, where he utilized his platform to criticize his allies.
Trump was not finished there; he also condemned open border policies, blasting his fellow nations: âItâs time to conclude the failed experiment of open borders. It must come to an end now. I know what Iâm talking about. Your nations are spiraling downwards.â
The former reality star proudly highlighted his initiatives to curb âunrestricted migration.â
Trump continued, âAs soon as we began apprehending and repatriating those who crossed the border and eliminating illegal aliens from the United States, they simply stopped coming⊠Theyâre not coming anymore.â
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Trump remarked that âyour countries are going to hellâ during his speech.
Regardless of his grievances, Trump still expressed positive sentiments towards the United Nations in a discussion with UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres.
âOur nation stands firmly behind the United Nations,â Trump stated, extending thanks to Guterres for the warm reception. He added, âI may not always agree, yet I wholeheartedly support it, as I see immense potential for peace through this organization.â
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