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South Park's Trump Satire Boosts Ratings Amid Controversy

11/11/2025

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone, co-creators of South Park, focus Seasons 27–28 on Donald Trump.
They say satire follows politics becoming pop culture, not premeditated, and Trump felt taboo to mock.
The White House criticized the show, yet Parker and Stone insist they mock all extremes.
Ratings have risen as controversial episodes, including Trump in compromising situations, have aired on Paramount+.

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Story summary

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, co-creators of South Park, focus Seasons 27–28 on Donald Trump.
They say satire follows politics becoming pop culture, not premeditated, and Trump felt taboo to mock.
The White House criticized the show, yet Parker and Stone insist they mock all extremes.
Ratings have risen as controversial episodes, including Trump in compromising situations, have aired on Paramount+.