The creators of the animated series *South Park*, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have responded to backlash over a recent episode that targeted former President Donald Trump. The episode, titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” aired on July 24, 2025, and ignited controversy, prompting a sharp rebuke from the White House.
In this particular episode, *South Park* did not hold back in its satirical portrayal of Trump, featuring an AI-generated image of him in a compromising position with Satan. Among the episode’s more provocative claims was a narrator’s assertion that Trump has a “teeny-tiny” penis. The show’s irreverent humor has long been a hallmark, but this latest installment drew condemnation from the White House, where spokesperson Taylor Rogers labeled the series a “fourth-rate show.”
During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Parker delivered a tongue-in-cheek apology for the uproar. Addressing the audience with a straight face, he stated, “We’re terribly sorry.” The dry humor of the apology was unmistakable, especially given the context of his long-standing career in comedy.
Parker also discussed the behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped the controversial content. Early drafts of the episode included suggestions from producers to blur the depiction of Trump’s anatomy. Parker recounted their insistence, saying, “They said, ‘OK, but we’re gonna blur the penis,’ and I said, ‘No you’re not gonna blur the penis.’” In a humorous twist, the creative team decided to let the character’s anatomy remain visible—albeit with cartoonish eyes added to avoid censorship. “If we put eyes on the penis, we won’t blur it,” Stone noted, emphasizing the surreal nature of the discussions that took place.
The episode also included jabs at *South Park*’s streaming platform, Paramount, reflecting the show’s tendency to satirize not just political figures but also its own industry affiliations. Parker’s comments were well-received by the audience at Comic-Con, who appreciated the creators’ candidness about the creative process and the deliberate choices made in the episode.
As of now, the White House has not responded to Parker’s sarcastic apology. The administration’s previous statements suggested a lack of concern over the episode, describing the show as irrelevant. Nonetheless, the episode’s provocative content has reignited discussions regarding the intersection of politics and entertainment, particularly in the context of public figures like Trump.
While *South Park* has faced backlash in the past, this episode marks another chapter in the show’s unfiltered approach to comedy. As Parker and Stone continue to push boundaries, audiences are left to wonder what the next installment will bring.
