South Park Releases Controversial Episode Satirizing Trump, Noem, ICE

The 27th season of South Park continues its tradition of sharp political satire, focusing heavily on President Donald Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and right-wing figures like Charlie Kirk. The second episode, "Got a Nut," portrays Trump in a controversial romantic subplot with Satan and shows him leading aggressive ICE raids alongside Noem, satirizing immigration policies and right-wing media influence. Kristi Noem is depicted as a ruthless and attention-seeking character, drawing particular criticism for her role in the raids and a controversial line about targeting Brown individuals. Vice President J.D. Vance is also lampooned as a groveling aide, while the show mocks modern outrage culture through its characters. The episode has sparked reactions from the White House and the Department of Homeland Security, which responded to the show's portrayal by promoting recruitment and criticizing the satire, to which South Park creators replied with a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgement of their cultural relevance. Overall, the season doubles down on its provocative and irreverent approach, maintaining its status as a cultural barometer by directly challenging the current administration and its allies.