In true South Park fashion, the Season 27 premiere didn’t hold back from controversy – this time taking direct aim at President Donald Trump. The episode aired Wednesday night and quickly caused a stir, portraying Trump in embarrassing and comedic situations, including scenes with Satan that mocked his power and ego.
The episode focused on Trump suing anyone who spoke out against him, with the townspeople of South Park rallying in protest. Just as they felt empowered, Jesus descended from the sky… not to support them, but to warn that they could be “canceled” if they kept going, referencing the recent 60 Minutes settlement as an example of Trump’s influence.
The episode also included a parody PSA featuring a deepfake Trump wandering the desert, praising him in a humorous and exaggerated way while poking fun at his public image.
Unsurprisingly, the White House fired back swiftly. Spokesperson Taylor Rogers called South Park a “fourth-rate show” that “hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years,” adding that “no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”
Meanwhile, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone appeared at Comic-Con the next day. With a sly grin, Parker told fans, “We’re terribly sorry,” clearly enjoying the chaos they caused. They admitted the stress of making topical comedy weekly, revealing they were tweaking the Trump episode up until the final hours before airing.
Despite the backlash, Parker and Stone remain unfazed. The premiere coincided with their massive new deal with Paramount for 50 more episodes and full streaming rights on Paramount+. When asked about their plans for upcoming episodes, Parker shrugged: “My whiteboard’s blank, dude.”
But if this explosive start to Season 27 is any hint, it seems South Park has no intention of staying quiet – or safe – anytime soon.
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