Overview

• Chris Columbus, director of 'Home Alone 2,' described Donald Trump’s cameo in the film as a 'curse' and an 'albatross' on his legacy.
• Columbus expressed concerns that removing the cameo could lead to deportation, citing recent immigration actions under the Trump administration.
• The cameo was originally included in the 1992 film as a condition for filming at Trump’s Plaza Hotel, with Columbus claiming Trump 'bullied' his way into the movie.
• Trump has disputed Columbus’s account, claiming on Truth Social in 2023 that he was 'begged' to appear in the film and that the cameo contributed to the movie’s success.
• Despite past calls for the scene’s removal, including support from Macaulay Culkin in 2021, Columbus has opted to keep the cameo due to audience reactions at the time and his current fears of political repercussions.