Homeland Security Secretary Noem Criticizes South Park Portrayal Amid Ongoing Mockery

South Park's Season 27, Episode 2, titled "Got A Nut," features a highly satirical portrayal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as a vain, glam-obsessed character nicknamed "ICE Barbie," who is depicted with melting makeup and a dedicated glam squad. The episode controversially shows Noem leading ICE raids targeting Latinos, including a raid in heaven, and shooting multiple puppies, referencing her real-life admission in her memoir about euthanizing her family dog. Noem criticized the show on Glenn Beck's podcast, condemning it as "lazy" for mocking her appearance instead of her job performance, which she claims the show fails to criticize effectively. Despite her objections, South Park's creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone seemingly responded by updating their social media profiles with images of Noem's melting face from the episode. The episode also satirizes other Trump administration figures, including Vice President J.D. Vance and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as well as making nods to President Trump's controversial associations. Noem has not publicly addressed the more extreme elements of the episode, such as the depiction of her killing puppies or the ICE raids, focusing her comments on the personal mockery of her looks.