Blocked on Monday night by police officers when he sought to cross a New York street — they told the French president the road was closed to let a VIP motorcade pass — Macron fished out his phone and dialed his U.S. counterpart.
French media that filmed the scene said Trump was in fact on the other end of the line, which a French official confirmed to The Associated Press.
“I have 10 people with me,” Macron said, trying to negotiate passage across the street.
“I’m sorry President, I’m really sorry, it’s just that everything’s frozen right now,” one of the police officers told Macron.
But since he had Trump’s ear, Macron used the opportunity to keep chatting.
“I would love this weekend have a short discussion with Qatar and you on the situation in Gaza,” he said.
French media said Macron was able to continue his walk a few minutes later when the street reopened.
