In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has expressed his outrage over the recent mockery by South Park as the Skydance/Paramount deal approaches closure. This article delves into the White House’s response and the implications of the episode.
Trump Fumes Over South Park Mockery Amid Skydance/Paramount Deal
EXCLUSIVE: The White House has taken a proactive stance this morning as an irate Donald Trump reacts to last night’s South Park season 27 premiere, which portrayed him as a Satanic figure, complete with a mockingly small endowment.
White House Response
“The President is seething over the childish attack by South Park,” an administration source informed Deadline this morning. Despite his annoyance at Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s cartoonish portrayal and the harsh AI-generated public service announcement featuring the MAGA leader, the White House was not caught off guard by the “Sermon on the ‘Mount” satire.
Upcoming Skydance/Paramount Deal
With FCC approval of Skydance’s lengthy merger with Paramount on the horizon, the administration was briefed about the South Park premiere. However, it remains unclear whether they viewed a screener or received only a description of the highly topical episode.
Reactions from Skydance and Paramount
Representatives for David Ellison-led Skydance did not respond to requests for comment regarding the episode. When contacted by Deadline, Paramount had “no comment” on the matter.
White House Counterattack
While Trump has yet to respond on social media, the White House was eager to make a statement. “The Left’s hypocrisy truly has no end – for years they have criticized South Park for what they deemed ‘offensive’ content, yet now they praise the show,” White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers stated. “Just like the creators of South Park, the Left lacks authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to plummet.”
South Park’s Commentary
The South Park episode itself addressed the merger, alongside references to Stephen Colbert’s recent late-night cancellation, efforts to undermine diversity programs, and Trump’s tendency to sue critical media outlets. The episode also included a humorous take on censorship and corporate compliance. “Who the hell does the president think he is?” Cartman laments in the premiere regarding the attacks on NPR. “The government can’t cancel a show. What show will they target next?”
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Pro-Trump Messaging
Notably, the episode concluded with a pro-Trump message, elevating the satire to an unprecedented level in the context of Trump’s return to power. A fictional PSA claimed, “Trump. His penis is teeny-tiny, but his love for us is large,” leaving little to the imagination. The South Park team has launched a HeTrumpUs site to showcase their self-described “synthetic media.”
Upcoming Appearances
Just days after signing a lucrative five-year deal with Paramount, South Park creators Parker and Stone are set to appear at San Diego Comic Con on Thursday. What topics might they discuss?
Ted Johnson contributed to this article
