Overview

• Chris Columbus, director of Home Alone 2, has strongly expressed regret over Donald Trump's cameo, calling it a 'curse' and an 'albatross.'
• Columbus reiterated that Trump's appearance was a condition for filming at the Plaza Hotel, which Trump owned at the time, contrary to Trump's claim that he was begged to participate.
• The director fears potential deportation or political retaliation if he removes the cameo, despite being a U.S. citizen of Italian descent.
• Trump has defended his cameo, claiming it contributed to the film's success and accusing Columbus of seeking publicity by criticizing him.
• The controversy highlights the intersection of creative decisions, contractual obligations, and the lasting impact of political figures in popular culture.