Director Chris Columbus Seeks Removal of Trump Cameo from Home Alone 2

Chris Columbus, director of 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York', has expressed regret about Donald Trump's cameo in the film, describing it as a 'curse' and an 'albatross' he wishes could be removed. Columbus claims Trump insisted on a cameo as a condition to film at the Plaza Hotel, a claim Trump disputes, stating he was 'begged' to appear in the movie. Despite the controversy, Columbus admits he can't remove the scene, joking that doing so would risk his standing in the U.S. Trump, in response, highlighted the cameo's popularity and success, noting that viewers still reach out to him during holiday airings of the film. Macaulay Culkin, who starred in the movie, has also shown support for removing the cameo, suggesting it would not impact the film's narrative. This ongoing debate reflects the mixed feelings surrounding Trump's involvement in a beloved holiday classic.