‘South Park’ Creators Reveal Why Trump and MAGA Remain The Main Target in Recent Seasons

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Recent seasons of South Park have focused heavily on Donald Trump and his followers, establishing the show as a biting form of political commentary.

The show, known for its often-unrefined humor and stories about four friends in a Colorado town, is surprisingly popular again after almost 30 years. Recent ratings are much higher – Nielsen reports more than double the viewership over the last four months compared to 2023, when new episodes last aired.

It’s worth noting when these criticisms of the show occurred. Shortly before the attacks, Comedy Central’s parent company, Paramount, underwent ownership changes that appeared favorable to Donald Trump. This happened during a period of instability in comedy, with Paramount deciding to end Stephen Colbert’s show after the current season and Disney briefly pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air in September, reportedly due to pressure from a high-ranking Trump administration official.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, recently told the New York Times why they continue to satirize Donald Trump and his supporters. They explained that they didn’t intentionally become more political; rather, politics simply became a dominant part of popular culture. As they put it, “You can’t escape it… it feels like the government is constantly present.”

They went on to say that regardless of whether the source is the government itself or online personalities like podcasters, TikTok creators, and YouTubers, everything has become intensely political – and even extends beyond politics into popular culture.

The comedic duo explained that they strive for fairness in their satire, poking fun at everyone regardless of their beliefs. As they put it, they enjoy making fun of extremes on all sides, something they’ve done for years with both progressive and conservative viewpoints, finding it equally amusing.

Parker and Stone recognize that their focus on Donald Trump won’t last forever. They explained that their show will likely outlive his presidency, so they’re addressing it now while it’s relevant. As they put it, they’re just handling things ‘for now’.

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2025-11-11 10:44