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The Audience's Reception and the Removal in Some Versions
The appeal of Trump's cameo has persisted over the years. Notably, in 2019, the Canadian version of Home Alone 2 cut the Trump scene amid rising political tensions and to comply with political sensitivities. Trump responded to this curation by joking that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau orchestrated the removal due to their trade disputes, further highlighting how intertwined the cameo is with political discourse.
Public reactions have often favored keeping the scene. In 2021, a notable petition emerged, humorously suggesting replacing Trump’s face with that of a 40-year-old Macaulay Culkin. The actor himself responded positively to such satirical edits, signaling a level of amusement or indifference to the controversy.