Adam Scott says America lost innocence after Trump and questions Parks and Recreation today
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Updated · Fox News · May 1
Adam Scott says America lost innocence after Trump and questions Parks and Recreation today
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 1
Speaking to Variety while promoting film Hokum, Scott said the NBC sitcom ended in 2015 before the 2016 election and would look different if launched now.
He said the show’s hope and joy still help viewers through dark times, but cited Abbott Elementary as proof upbeat sitcoms can still find an audience.
The remarks follow former co-star Nick Offerman’s 2025 rejection of claims his character Ron Swanson would have supported Trump, calling the character a capitalist and good person.
How do today's optimistic shows succeed in a world that feels less innocent?
Did the 'innocence' Adam Scott describes ever truly exist for everyone?
Is the public's feeling of 'vibecession' and nostalgia shaping entertainment's future?