South Park Mocks Trump, Spars With White House

The creators of South Park are in a feud with the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, following an extended segment on the long-running Comedy Central show that mocked the leader's behavior, policies, and more.

Clips from last night’s Season 27 premiere, titled "Sermon on the Mount," quickly spread across social media, drawing fans eager to see how Trey Parker and Matt Stone would skewer the 47th President. Known for its sharp satire of celebrities and politicians, the show's critique of Trump felt particularly biting.

Hey, Satan! pic.twitter.com/JQzbcWVUbm

— South Park (@SouthPark) July 24, 2025

The 22-minute episode opens calmly as South Park's residents seek answers from a president who seems only capable of "arresting and suing people," making everyone's lives worse. As the town unites, the show presents a starkly accurate portrayal of the sitting U.S. president.

Familiar photos of Trump, including a tweaked version of his infamous 2023 mugshot, depict the character—complete with a humorous yet recognizable voice and a detached chin. This Trump faces criticism for imposing tariffs on Canada, bombing Iran, and other real-world actions taken since 2025.

Parker and Stone escalate their critique, showing a Trump who laughs while threatening to sue White House artists over their depictions of him.

“Why is my dick so small?” South Park's Trump asks the artists at one point in the premiere.

The episode repeats another jab: Trump stripping off his clothes before climbing into bed with Satan. His behavior, voice, and dialogue often mirror the character of Saddam Hussein from the South Park movie, sharing many of the same traits.

Trump White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers issued a statement addressing the show's portrayal of the President.

“The Left’s hypocrisy knows no bounds—for years they attacked South Park for what they called 'offensive' content, but now they're praising it,” Rogers told Rolling Stone.

“Like the show's creators, the Left lacks original ideas, which is why their popularity is plummeting. This program hasn't been relevant in over 20 years and is resorting to desperate stunts for attention. President Trump has fulfilled more promises in six months than any other president—no second-rate show can stop his momentum.”

It's unclear if future episodes will continue targeting Trump, but Parker and Stone include one last dig near the end. Just before closing, a "South Park Pro-Trump" PSA plays, showing a live-action deepfake of Trump wandering the desert before undressing completely.

“His penis is tiny, but his love for us is huge,” the voiceover states.

So can we talk about how Cartman saying "I love you man" to Butters during the end credits was actually Trey saying that to Matt in case it's all over for South Parkpic.twitter.com/oiK2i08EVt

— Ericka ♡ (@NeonTravesty) July 24, 2025

As the episode concludes, Eric Cartman (Parker) and Butters (Stone) share a final line that appears to joke about cancellation fears after criticizing Trump. This moment, among others, touches on the controversy surrounding parent company Paramount and its recent $16 million settlement with Trump.

The lawsuit accused CBS News of deceptively editing an interview with 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The settlement had been criticized by Stephen Colbert of The Late Show, which CBS announced was ending after 33 years just last week. Colbert had labeled the deal “a big fat bribe” days earlier.

“I didn’t want to return to school, but I had to as part of the lawsuit agreement with Paramount,” South Park's Jesus Christ says through gritted teeth in the premiere. “Now he can do whatever he wants because someone backed down, OK?”

He adds: “You saw what happened to CBS? Well, guess who owns CBS? Paramount! Do you really want to end up like Colbert?”

Parker and Stone signed a five-year streaming deal with Paramount+ worth $1.5 billion earlier this week, after Paramount attempted to delay the show, drawing criticism from the creators. Stone celebrated the announcement on social media yesterday.