Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison lauded animated present “South Park” creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, for being “equal alternative offenders” because the sitcom has made headlines mocking President Trump just lately.
“Matt and Trey are extremely gifted,” Ellison mentioned in an interview with CNN that was published on Friday. “They’re equal alternative offenders and at all times have been.”
Paramount and Skydance formalized their $8 billion merger on Thursday after months of debate, bringing “South Park” and different entities comparable to CBS and MTV below Ellison’s possession.
Earlier Paramount homeowners agreed in early July to pay $16 million to the president’s future presidential library after Trump sued over a “60 Minutes” interview with former Vice President Harris.
“South Park” has not shied away from mocking the present administration and its insurance policies, leveling jabs in opposition to Trump, Vice President Vance and Division of Homeland Safety (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.
Throughout the latest episode, titled “Acquired a Nut,” the present made enjoyable of Noem’s appears to be like and mocked the immigration raids performed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In response, Noem said the present’s depiction of her was “lazy,” arguing it was a sample of creating enjoyable of ladies for “how they give the impression of being.”
The White Home has additionally beforehand fired again at “South Park,” claiming the present has been irrelevant for over twenty years.
Ellison on Thursday mentioned that he was not concerned with CBS’ settlement.
“I don’t need to politicize our firm in any method, form or type,” Ellison informed CNN when requested if he agreed individually to broadcast causes which can be aligned with the present administration.