Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the minds behind South Park, have responded to the backlash regarding their Season 27 debut, which was met with disapproval from the White House due to its depiction of President Donald Trump. The episode, streaming on Paramount+, showcases Trump in bed with Satan, allusions to the “Epstein list,” and a deepfake PSA featuring Trump in the desert, in a state of undress, unveiling a talking micropenis endorsing a message. The White House articulated its dissatisfaction, with spokesperson Taylor Rogers declaring the show to be insignificant and vying for attention. Parker and Stone, during their appearance at San Diego’s Comic-Con, lightheartedly apologized for the episode’s repercussions. At the panel, Parker mentioned that the producers aimed to obscure the animated micropenis, but he and Stone were adamant about keeping it exposed, contending that it was part of the character. The premiere, entitled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” also takes aim at Paramount, coming shortly after Parker and Stone secured a $1.5 billion agreement for South Park’s worldwide streaming rights and 50 new episodes. The episode ridicules Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump concerning a “60 Minutes” interview, which was criticized by press freedom advocates and Stephen Colbert, whose program was subsequently canceled by CBS. In the episode, a “60 Minutes” segment depicts reporters hesitant to critique Trump, along with a plotline in which Trump sues the town, resulting in a settlement and obligatory pro-Trump PSAs. Jesus, a character within the episode, cautions about the repercussions of opposing Trump, alluding to CBS’s predicament.