South Park Satirizes Trump, Tim Cook, Marijuana Policy in Latest Episode

The latest episodes of South Park Season 27 continue their sharp political satire targeting President Donald Trump, mocking his manhood and depicting him in bizarre scenarios including bed scenes with Satan. The show also lampoons Trump's administration and Washington, D.C., portraying a militarized city with statues replaced by Trump’s face and a long line of sycophants, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, offering gifts as bribes. The character Towelie, a talking towel, is sent to Washington to petition Trump to reclassify marijuana, highlighting the show's focus on marijuana legalization intertwined with tech and politics. South Park satirizes the growing reliance on AI like ChatGPT and substance use with Randy Marsh becoming addicted to ketamine and AI advice while trying to save his marijuana farm. The inclusion of real-world references, such as Tim Cook's actual $100 billion US manufacturing investment announcement and the controversy around Apple allegedly attempting to influence the Trump administration, adds a layer of biting social commentary. The series continues to provoke strong reactions, including criticism from the White House and social media engagement, underscoring its ongoing cultural impact.