South Park-White House Feud Boosts Ratings

South Park's 27th season premiere reignited controversy by satirizing President Donald Trump, including depicting him in a romantic relationship with Satan and mocking his policies, which led the White House to label the show 'irrelevant.' The feud escalated when the Department of Homeland Security used a South Park image to promote ICE recruitment, prompting the show's official X account to respond with a viral and vulgar retort. South Park continues to target the Trump administration and ICE, with upcoming episodes featuring characters joining ICE and lampooning Trump. Despite official criticism, the season premiere achieved the show's highest ratings and social media engagement in decades. The public spat has increased anticipation and viewership, reaffirming the show's influence in political and cultural discourse. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between pop culture satire and government institutions.