America lost what's 'left of its innocence' after Trump, 'Parks and Rec' star says
Actor Adam Scott reflected on the legacy of 'Parks and Recreation' and expressed the view that the United States has lost what little innocence it had left since Donald Trump entered politics in 2015. He questioned whether an optimistic, government-centered sitcom like his could succeed in today's political climate, though he acknowledged ongoing demand for uplifting television. Scott made the comments while promoting his new film 'Hokum' in an interview with Variety.
- ▪Adam Scott said America may have lost what was left of its innocence after Donald Trump began his political campaign in 2015.
- ▪He questioned whether 'Parks and Recreation' could be made today given the current political and cultural climate in the U.S.
- ▪The sitcom 'Parks and Recreation' aired from 2009 to 2015 on NBC and centered on local government in a fictional Indiana town.
- ▪Scott cited 'Abbott Elementary' as a current example of an upbeat sitcom that continues to find an audience.
- ▪Former co-star Nick Offerman previously rejected the idea that his character Ron Swanson would have supported Donald Trump in 2016.
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Media America lost what's 'left of its innocence' after Trump, 'Parks and Rec' star says Adam Scott was asked whether he believed his beloved sitcom could be made after Trump's election By Lindsay Kornick Fox News Published May 1, 2026 7:38am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Greg Gutfeld: This may be the dumbest thing Ive heard on television ‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Gov. Andy Beshear’s comments about President Donald Trump. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former "Parks and Recreation" star Adam Scott said America lost its "innocence" after President Donald Trump began his campaign in 2015 and questioned whether his series could be made today.
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