Former US President Donald Trump and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” director Chris Columbus are in a public spat over Trump’s cameo in the 1992 holiday classic. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to dispute Columbus’s claim that Trump bullied his way into the movie, asserting that he was actually approached persistently by the production team.
According to Trump’s version, the filmmakers were keen on shooting in the Plaza Hotel, which Trump owned at the time. Initially hesitant due to a busy schedule, Trump claims he eventually agreed to the cameo, which turned out to be a pivotal moment in the film’s success, especially during the Christmas season. He insists that he was neither bullying nor imposing himself on the production.
In contrast, director Chris Columbus recounted in an interview that Trump had made a conditional offer to allow the use of the Plaza Hotel for filming. According to Columbus, Trump allegedly said, “The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie.” Despite feeling pressured, Columbus agreed, and the cameo ended up receiving an unexpectedly positive response during the film’s first screening.
Trump refuted Columbus’s claim of bullying, emphasizing that if the filmmakers did not want him in the movie, they wouldn’t have kept the cameo for over 30 years. He dismissed Columbus as a “Hollywood guy from the past” seeking publicity.
The clash between Trump and Columbus highlights differing perspectives on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the iconic holiday film. While Trump credits his cameo for contributing to the movie’s success, Columbus suggests that Trump did indeed use his influence to secure a role in the film. The debate adds an intriguing layer to the history of “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” and the enduring legacy of Trump’s brief appearance in the beloved classic.
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