diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index 0b20d1e2..99edc4e8 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -1707,7 +1707,6 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
                 this.clear();
                 killEventImmediately(e);
                 this.close();
-                this.triggerChange();
                 this.selection.focus();
             }));