Overview

• Director Chris Columbus revealed that Donald Trump insisted on a cameo in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' as a condition for allowing filming at his hotel, The Plaza.
• Columbus stated that normally, a fee is paid to shoot at specific locations in New York City, but Trump demanded to be in the movie in addition to the fee.
• The director initially thought Trump's appearance would be an annoyance to audiences, but was surprised when people cheered during his cameo.
• Columbus decided to keep Trump's scene in the movie due to the audience's positive reaction.
• The revelation about Trump's cameo in the movie has sparked discussions about his tactics in business and politics.