The White House Tried to Slam South Park for a Wild Trump Joke and the Creator’s Response Was So Perfectly Awkward It Said Everything

You’d think by now, with 27 seasons under its belt, people would know what South Park does best: absolutely no one is safe. Presidents, pop stars, billionaires, even Santa Claus—they’ve all had their turn in the show’s chaotic crosshairs.

But when South Park decided to kick off its newest season by roasting Donald Trump in one of the most outrageous scenes yet, the response from the White House wasn’t just annoyed—it was downright furious.

In the episode, Trump’s animated version slips under the covers and awkwardly tries to seduce Satan himself, setting up one of the show’s most outrageous moments yet. Yep, you read that right. The former president strips down and slinks under the covers with a massive red demon who’s clearly not in the mood. But Trump’s character doesn’t get the hint, purring, “Come on Satan, I’ve been working hard all day.” It’s wild, absurd, and exactly what fans expect from South Park.

But not everyone found it funny.

The White House, apparently forgetting the show has skewered every president since Bill Clinton, responded with a stinging statement. Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers didn’t just defend Trump—he dragged the creators, the left, and the show’s relevance in one breath. He called South Park “fourth-rate,” “desperate,” and said it hadn’t mattered in two decades.

Then came the kicker: “President Trump has delivered on more promises in six months than any president in history,” the statement read, like something pulled straight from the parody itself. You almost had to laugh.

But South Park co-creator Trey Parker? He didn’t need a full clapback. Speaking at Comic-Con, he paused, looked out over the crowd, and said dryly:
“We’re terribly sorry.”
Cue the deadpan stare that lasted just a beat too long.

That silence said everything.

The truth is, if you’re in power, South Park coming after you is almost inevitable — it’s like earning your stripes in American pop culture. The louder the outrage, the more you confirm the show’s still hitting nerves. And if you’re responding with official press releases over cartoon jokes?

Maybe the joke landed harder than anyone expected.