by Arturo Iglesias in Politics

South Park's 27th season premiere, a scathing satire of Donald Trump, ignited a firestorm of controversy. The episode depicted Trump as a petty dictator, prompting immediate backlash from online conservatives and the White House itself, which labeled the show hypocritical and irrelevant. This reaction is ironic given the creators' recent $1.5 billion deal with Paramount for five more seasons. The follow-up episode, "Got a Nut," expands its target to Trump's media enablers and supporters. The episode features two storylines: Cartman's foray into white nationalist podcasting and Mr. Mackey's descent into ICE, resulting in violent raids at Dora the Explorer concerts and even Heaven's gates. The episode culminates in a trip to Mar-a-Lago, depicted as a bizarre, trashy version of Fantasy Island. While Trump receives some criticism, the harshest vitriol is reserved for Kristi Noem. The episode concludes with Mr. Mackey's moral lesson about the sadness of cynical actions. However, the episode is criticized for underestimating the genuine belief of some Trump supporters. Despite this, the show's creators are confident in the future, anticipating further backlash and highlighting the ongoing relevance of South Park's satirical commentary.