The New York City gridlock during the high-level UN General Assembly session did not spare even visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, whose entourage was stopped by police due to strict traffic restrictions in place for US President Donald Trump’s motorcade. The New York City gridlock during the high-level UN General Assembly session did not spare even visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, whose entourage was stopped by police due to strict traffic restrictions in place for US President Donald Trump’s motorcade. His announcement in the UN General Assembly hall had received loud applause from the more than 140 leaders in attendance. After stepping out of his vehicle to inquire about the delay, President Macron reportedly called Trump directly to request that the road be cleared. His announcement in the UN General Assembly hall had received loud applause from the more than 140 leaders in attendance.