Donald Trump, known for his thick skin, seems to be melting faster than a snowman in July. The former president is throwing a holiday hissy fit over allegations that he “bullied his way” into the iconic Home Alone 2. Oh, the horror!
Trump, in classic form, took to his Truth Social account to deny the allegations, claiming he was the one being begged to grace the screen with his presence. Apparently, Trump was “very busy” being, well, Trump, to bother with a cameo. But, alas, the filmmakers persisted, and against his busy schedule, Trump reluctantly agreed, marking the beginning of a decades-long drama that rivals the film itself.
Director Chris Columbus while talking to Insider, however, paints a different picture—one where Trump leveraged his Plaza Hotel for a cameo. The condition? “The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie.” What a cinematic genius! Columbus concedes Trump may not have bullied his way into the film but certainly negotiated like a true Hollywood heavyweight.
Trump’s response to the bullying accusations? A self-aggrandizing defense, of course! He insists his cameo was vital to the film’s success, questioning why, if there were any reservations, the filmmakers kept him in for over 30 years. Because, you know, Trump believes he’s the gift that keeps on giving.
This isn’t the first time Trump’s cameo has triggered controversy. Even after the insurrection on January 6, 2021, the idea of digitally replacing him surfaced, with Macaulay Culkin playfully endorsing the notion. But Donald Trump, ever the showman, clings to his cameo like tinsel on a Christmas tree.
Trump’s Home Alone 2 cameo might be a testament to persistence, negotiation tactics, and, perhaps, a touch of bullying. But hey, in Trump’s world, it’s just another scene-stealing moment in his larger-than-life narrative.
