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‘South Park’ Viewership Doubles Over Previous Episode, Report Says—As Series Skewers Trump

SOUTH PARK (FICTIONAL SETTING), AUG 7 – The episode critiques immigration enforcement and right-wing media figures, with satirical portrayals targeting Donald Trump’s second administration and ICE’s controversial actions.

  • South Park launched its 27th season on August 6 with a provocative episode mocking President Donald Trump and his administration, despite White House criticism.
  • Amid recent White House criticism, Department of Homeland Security tweeted 'JOIN.ICE.GOV.' with a South Park scene, prompting the White House to call the show 'irrelevant for over 20 years.'
  • Despite White House backlash, South Park portrays ICE agents raiding a Dora the Explorer concert at Ball Arena in Denver, and Kristi Noem shooting puppies.
  • Following the season premiere, South Park's episode drew 5.9 million viewers, its best since 2022, according to Paramount.
  • From the looks of the season, South Park has swiftly become the Saturday Night Live of the Trump 2.0 era, continuously mocking President Donald Trump and his administration.
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hobbyconsolas.com broke the news in on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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