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Trump disputes Columbus's version of events. On his social media platform, Truth Social, he claimed that the filmmakers begged him for the cameo, emphasizing that they paid a fee to use the Plaza Hotel, which was under his ownership. Trump maintained that he was busy at the time but agreed after persistent requests, framing the cameo as a spontaneous decision rather than coerced.
Interestingly, Trump also recounted that the filmmakers' decision to keep him in the film was driven by audience reactions. He claimed that during the first screening, viewers cheered loudly when he appeared, prompting the editors to leave the scene intact. This narrative reinforces Trump's reputation as a master of self-promotion and his belief that his cameo contributed to the film's success.