South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have reacted to the White House’s outrage over the latest episode featuring Donald Trump in a satirical and explicit role — by doing what they do best: doubling down with deadpan humour.
The Controversial Scene
The premiere of South Park’s 27th season caused uproar when it aired a graphic and surreal depiction of Donald Trump, showing him naked in bed with Satan. Unlike the usual animated characters, Trump was rendered using an actual photograph superimposed onto an animated body.
A particularly provocative scene featured a hyper-realistic deepfake of Trump, fully nude, walking alone in the desert — complete with recurring jokes about the size of his genitalia.
White House Responds
In response to the episode, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers issued a furious statement:
“This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention. President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country’s history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”
Comic-Con Reaction: ‘We’re Terribly Sorry’
Parker and Stone appeared at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, where, during an animation panel also featuring Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head) and Andy Samberg (Digman!), moderators asked them about the backlash.
Parker’s reaction? Parker responded with a dry, ‘We’re terribly sorry,’ followed by a prolonged, sarcastic stare that drew laughter from the audience.
Censorship Negotiations: ‘Put Eyes on It’
Parker and Stone revealed they spent four days in discussions with their producers over whether Trump’s genitals could be shown on screen.
“They said, ‘OK, but we’re gonna blur the penis,’ and I said, ‘No you’re not gonna blur the penis,’” Parker said.
Stone explained their cheeky workaround: “If we put eyes on the penis, we won’t blur it. That was a whole conversation with grown-up people for four f***ing days.”
Paramount, Jesus, and a $1.5 Billion Deal
The episode didn’t stop with Trump. It also took aim at Paramount — the very company that signed Parker and Stone to a $1.5 billion deal for 50 new episodes and streaming rights.
In the storyline, Trump sues the town of South Park after residents oppose Jesus Christ’s presence in a public school. Jesus urges them to settle, warning:
“You guys saw what happened to CBS? Yeah, well, guess who owns CBS? Paramount. Do you really want to end up like Colbert?”
This was a direct jab at CBS and Paramount’s real-life $16 million settlement with Trump and their abrupt cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — allegedly for “financial reasons.”
Staying Current: The South Park Way
Thanks to South Park’s ultra-fast production process — often completing episodes just hours before airing — the show remains one of the most responsive satirical platforms in media.
“I don’t know what next week’s episode is going to be,” Parker said at Comic-Con. “Even just three days ago, we were like, ‘I don’t know if people are going to like this.’”
Final Thoughts
This latest episode proves once again that South Park continues to push boundaries, rile institutions, and provoke uncomfortable laughter — all while riding the line between outrageous humour and social commentary.
