A deepfake-faced Trump crawling naked through the desert in South Park’s latest episode, parodying political desperation and media control.
In its explosive Season 27 debut, South Park has gone full throttle—mocking Donald Trump, taking jabs at Paramount Global, and sparking renewed controversy just as the network finalizes its billion-dollar merger. Titled Sermon on the ’Mount, the episode wasted no time jumping into controversy with an animated yet deepfake-faced Trump and provocative political parables.
The episode depicts Trump in a bizarre and unsettling relationship with Satan, who questions his connections to the Epstein files. Trump’s response—“Relax”—and Satan’s comparison of him to Saddam Hussein is as South Park as it gets: unapologetic and absurd, yet cuttingly relevant.
The episode directly references the real-life $16 million settlement between Trump and Paramount, the parent company of South Park. It satirizes how media houses are muzzled by the threat of litigation, showing a 60 Minutes-style segment where journalists are unable to ask real questions out of fear of being sued. The implication is clear: when money and fear dictate the narrative, truth takes a backseat.
The creators also jab at the idea that Trump's settlement might include mandated promotional appearances, ending with a naked Trump crawling in the desert saying, “I approve this message”—mockingly branded as “Pro-Trump PSA 1 of 50.”
As if the Trump-Satan romance wasn’t enough, the episode delves into religious satire. Jesus specifically mentions Trump's alleged misuse of institutions for personal benefit when he cautions the populace against anyone who possesses both presidential authority and legal immunity.
The theme stretches further into the idea of a “dying woke culture” replaced by performative Christianity—a critique on how morality is being rebranded for political optics.
At Comic-Con, South Park co-creator Trey Parker jokingly apologized, stating, “We’re terribly sorry,” while confirming internal debates about censoring Trump’s nudity. Meanwhile, the White House called the episode “pathetic” and accused the show of being “desperate to stay relevant.”
A spokesperson even claimed Trump “delivered on more promises in six months than most presidents do in a full term,” dismissing the satire as cheap provocation.
Beneath its usual vulgarity and animated insanity, Sermon on the ’Mount holds a mirror to the tightening grip of political influence over entertainment and journalism. With Paramount dealing with canceled shows and a potential $8 billion merger, South Park lands a timely gut punch—reminding viewers that laughter is often the last line of resistance.
