The White House has publicly criticized the adult animated series "South Park" following the premiere of its 27th season, which featured a satirical episode depicting former President Donald Trump naked and crawling in the desert, as well as in bed with Satan. The episode used an artificial intelligence-generated version of Trump, which prompted a strong response from the White House spokesperson, who dismissed the show as irrelevant for over 20 years and criticized its uninspired content. In response to the backlash, "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone issued a sarcastic apology. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the show’s provocative satire and political figures it targets.
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