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South Park Satirizes Noem; She Calls It 'Petty'

8/12/2025

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In a biting Season 27 episode, "South Park" takes aim at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, portraying her as a ruthless figure in ICE raids. Noem fired back, labeling the depiction as "lazy" and "petty," while the White House brushed off the show's impact, highlighting the ongoing tension between politics and satire.

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Story summary

In a biting Season 27 episode, "South Park" takes aim at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, portraying her as a ruthless figure in ICE raids. Noem fired back, labeling the depiction as "lazy" and "petty," while the White House brushed off the show's impact, highlighting the ongoing tension between politics and satire.