Home Alone 2 Director Regrets Donald Trump Cameo, Panel Reacts

Director's Regret Over Trump Cameo

• 🎬 The director of 'Home Alone 2,' Chris Columbus, has expressed regret over Donald Trump's cameo in the film.
• 🗣️ Columbus claims Trump demanded the cameo in exchange for using the Plaza Hotel, calling the scene an "albatross" he wishes was gone.
• 😥 He stated he would remove the scene if he could, fearing backlash if he did, and humorously suggested he might have to move to Italy.

Panel's Reaction to Director's Comments

• 😮 The 'Outnumbered' panel found the director's sentiments trivial and overly dramatic, questioning why the 7-second scene is still a point of contention.
• 🗽 One panelist argued that Donald Trump is an iconic New York figure, as synonymous with the city as the Statue of Liberty, making his cameo fitting.
• 🙄 Some comments online apparently noted that Trump gave Kevin bad directions in the scene, a detail deemed insignificant by the panel.

Defense of the Cameo and Trump's Role

• 💰 The panel highlighted that Trump owned the Plaza Hotel at the time, and the director's statement about paying fees was questioned.
• 👍 It was noted that when Trump appeared on screen during a screening, the audience cheered, leading the director to keep the scene in.
• 📈 The panel suggested Trump's involvement was a marketing move to promote the Plaza Hotel and that he is a skilled marketer, applying this to his current political endeavors.
• 🗳️ The discussion extended to whether other historical figures or actors from multiple movies would be erased if such a precedent were set, referencing Ronald Reagan.
• 😂 Panelists expressed enjoyment of the scene and the movie, preferring Trump's cameo over a hypothetical Biden appearance.