Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has adamantly refuted the recent claims suggesting he strong-armed his way into making a cameo in the beloved holiday film, “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Trump has boldly asserted that it was, in fact, the film director who practically begged him to be part of the iconic movie.
The bombastic ex-president, shrouded in controversy, fervently denied the resurfaced accusations that he forced his way into a particular scene where the young and adventurous Kevin McCallister asked Trump for directions inside the Plaza Hotel in the 1992 flick.
Trump insists he didn’t bully his way into ‘Home Alone 2’ despite resurfaced claims https://t.co/mZOVJpOg5e
“I was very busy and didn’t want to do it,” Trump said. “They were very nice, and above all, persistent. I agreed, and the rest is history!”
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According to Trump, the movie’s director, Chris Columbus, was the one who insisted that Trump should have a role in the film if filming were to take place at the famous Plaza Hotel, which Trump owned at the time. The renowned director has been quoted alleging that Trump laid down the condition that he be included in the movie for the production to use the hotel setting. However, Trump has disputed these statements, asserting that it was the film crew who persistently pursued him to be part of the movie, claiming that he was initially reluctant.
Despite potential discussions about whether to include Trump’s appearance, Columbus ultimately decided to keep him in the film after the audience’s positive reaction during the premiere. Now, Trump is lashing out at Columbus, insisting that he did not bully his way into the movie, but rather, Columbus and others were actively seeking his involvement.
Furthermore, Trump has made it abundantly clear that his cameo in the film played a pivotal role in its success, maintaining that it skyrocketed to popularity and continues to be well-received, particularly during the Christmas season. In his characteristic manner, Trump rebuffed the claims of coercion made by Columbus, stating that nothing could be further from the truth and emphasizing his belief that he significantly elevated the appeal of the movie.
With his characteristic confidence, Trump stands firm, rebuffing these accusations and boasting that his involvement in the film was a critical factor in its enduring success, dismissing all assertions that he coerced his way into the movie as baseless and unfounded.
