Show’s Latest Premiere Sparks White House Fury. Trey Parker’s Deadpan Apology Goes Viral at Comic-Con
July 26, 2025: South Park” co-creator Trey Parker offered a terse, deadpan response to White House anger over the animated series’ 27th season premiere, which featured a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan. Asked for his reaction at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on Thursday, Parker simply stated, “We’re terribly sorry,” followed by a long, comedic stare.
“South Park” Premiere Sparks White House Outcry with Nude Trump & Satan Scene
The White House had earlier issued a scathing statement on Wednesday night’s premiere, with spokesperson Taylor Rogers declaring, “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.”
The controversial premiere not only depicted President Trump in a highly provocative manner but also took aim at Paramount, the studio that recently settled a $16 million lawsuit with Trump. This comes just hours after Parker and his co-creator Matt Stone signed a massive five-year deal with Paramount worth an estimated $1.5 billion for 50 new “South Park” episodes and streaming rights.
In the episode, Trump sues the town of South Park after residents object to the presence of Jesus Christ in their elementary school. Jesus advises the town to settle, referencing the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” by CBS and parent company Paramount Global. Colbert’s show was axed days after he criticized Paramount’s settlement of Trump’s lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview, though executives claimed the cancellation was a financial decision.
Parker also humorously shared a note from their producers regarding the episode’s content: “They said, ‘OK, but we’re gonna blur the penis,’ and I said, ‘No you’re not gonna blur the penis.'” The show’s rapid production cycle allows it to stay remarkably current, with Parker admitting at Comic-Con, “I don’t know what next week’s episode is going to be. Even just three days ago, we were like, ‘I don’t know if people are going to like this.’