The creative team behind South Park has ignited a feud with the Trump administration following their season premiere that ruthlessly satirized the sitting U.S. president's conduct and policies. The Comedy Central series' extended takedown has gone viral across social media platforms since airing.
Season Premiere Roasts Trump Administration
The long-running animated series debuted its 27th season with an episode titled "Sermon on the 'Mount," featuring creator Trey Parker and Matt Stone's signature brutal political satire. While South Park traditionally lampoons public figures across the spectrum, their portrayal of President Trump struck particularly sharp tones.
Viewers immediately noticed the creative parallels between this new Trump incarnation and Saddam Hussein's characterization from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. The episode's version of Trump demonstrates similar mannerisms and behavioral patterns to the infamous film antagonist.
Hey, Satan! pic.twitter.com/JQzbcWVUbm
— South Park (@SouthPark) July 24, 2025
The White House quickly fired back through spokesperson Taylor Rogers, who dismissed the show as "fourth-rate" programming while defending the president's accomplishments. The statement accused liberal audiences of hypocrisy for praising content they previously condemned.
Behind the Episode's Controversial Moments
Among the most discussed sequences was an apparent deepfake PSA showing Trump wandering nude through the desert, complete with ironic commentary about the size of his "love for America." The episode also referenced Paramount's recent $16 million settlement with Trump over CBS News' interview editing practices.
In a meta-commentary moment, the show's version of Jesus Christ directly addressed concerns about corporate censorship following the Paramount lawsuit settlement, quipping: "You guys saw what happened to CBS? Yeah, well, guess who owns CBS? Paramount!"
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
The season premiere aired just days after Paramount finalized a massive $1.5 billion streaming deal with Parker and Stone, following earlier tensions about production delays. While it remains unclear if future episodes will maintain this level of political satire, the creators clearly began their new season by taking bold swings at the current administration.
