South Park Mocks Trump's Ego and Lawsuits in Controversial Season Premiere
FRANCE 24 EnglishAugust 5, 20251 min201,750 views
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- π― The season premiere of South Park, by co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is mocking President Trump's ego, manhood, and penchant for lawsuits.
- β οΈ The episode depicts a naked President Trump in bed with Satan, drawing criticism from the White House.
White House and MAGA Fan Reactions
- π΄ The White House has reacted negatively, with one statement calling South Park irrelevant and its ideas uninspired.
- π£ MAGA fans expressed their discontent on social media, with some claiming South Park had sold out or exhibited Trump derangement syndrome.
Parker and Stone's Response
- π When asked about the uproar, Trey Parker offered a brief, deadpan response: "We're terribly sorry."
Targeting Paramount and New Deal
- π° The episode also targeted South Park's new parent company, Paramount, for its decision to pay Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit and for canceling "The Late Show with Steven Colbert."
- π€ This controversy comes as Parker and Stone signed a $1.5 billion deal with Paramount for 50 new episodes and streaming rights to previous seasons.
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