Chris Columbus Regrets Trump Cameo in Home Alone 2

Chris Columbus, director of 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York', has expressed deep regret over Donald Trump's cameo in the 1992 film, referring to it as a 'curse' and an 'albatross'. In a recent interview, Columbus revealed that he feels powerless to remove the scene, which features Trump briefly directing the protagonist, Kevin, at the Plaza Hotel, citing fears of backlash. He claimed that Trump had insisted on making an appearance as a condition for filming at the hotel, a claim Trump has refuted, suggesting he was merely persuaded. Initially, audiences cheered Trump's cameo during screenings, but perceptions shifted dramatically after his political rise, leading to calls for its removal, including from Macaulay Culkin. Columbus lamented that the decision to keep the cameo has haunted him over the years as discussions continue about its cultural implications. The ongoing debate highlights the intersection of nostalgia and the evolving views of public figures in popular media.