- French President Emmanuel Macron reached out to former U.S. President Donald Trump with a phone call, highlighting the dynamics between the two leaders.
- The conversation was prompted by a traffic jam in New York City, caused by a presidential motorcade involving Macron.
- The incident took place during a broader context of rivalry between Macron and Trump, particularly evident at the United Nations.
- One of the contentious issues at the UN was the topic of Palestinian statehood, which contributed to the competitive atmosphere between the two leaders.
- The traffic disruption in New York occurred because local police had to block the French president’s path, adding an unexpected twist to their diplomatic interactions.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-macron-calls-trump-after-presidential-motorcade-blocks-him-nyc-traffic)
