However, the reason Trump got a cameo at all is much easier to understand.
The Home Alone sequel came out in 1992 (the original film is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month!
In fact, there’s reason to believe most of his film appearances came from similar ultimatums.

you had to call him by name and then he exits."
If you’re trying to remember this moment fromScent of a Woman, don’t bother.
In an act of subtle pettiness, it never made it into the final cut of the film.

Makes you wonder how many Trump cameos we never wound up seeing because salty filmmakers cut them out.