South Park's Brutal Trump Take-Down: The Latest Episode Hits Hard

SOUTH PARK TAKES AIM AT TRUMP AND PARAMOUNT IN SCATHING SEASON PREMIERE

In a move that's left fans and critics alike buzzing, South Park has unleashed its latest episode, "Sermon on the Mount," and it's a scorched-earth policy aimed directly at President Donald Trump and Paramount. The creators of the show, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have never been ones to shy away from controversy, but this time they're firing on all cylinders.

The show returned after a two-year hiatus with a vengeance, tackling topics that are sure to get under the skin of even the most seasoned politicians. And let's be real, Trump is no exception. The episode's opening scene features the President in bed with Satan, and it's a doozy. "Come on, Satan," Trump coos, "I've been working hard all day." To which Satan responds, "You haven't been working! You've been doing your stupid memes and just f*ing around."

But that's not all - the episode also delves into the Epstein files scandal, with a particularly damning moment where Trump is informed by Satan that his name appears multiple times in the investigation records. "The Epstein list?" Trump asks, seemingly oblivious to the gravity of the situation. "Are we still talking about that?" Satan probes, "Well, are you on the list or not? It's weird that whenever it comes up, you just tell everyone to relax." The exchange is a masterclass in satire, and it's clear that Parker and Stone aren't holding back.

But Trump isn't the only target of South Park's ire. Paramount, the new owner of CBS, also gets a drubbing in the episode. Recall that CBS recently canceled Stephen Colbert's late-night talk show after he blasted the network's settlement with Trump as a "big fat bribe." In the episode, Jesus himself pleads with parents to settle down, saying, "You guys saw what happened to CBS? Well, guys who owns CBS? Paramount. You really want to end up like Colbert? He also has the power to sue and take bribes and he can do anything to anyone."

Fans of the show are going wild for the episode, with many taking to social media to praise Parker and Stone's latest effort. "OMG South Park went straight for the jugular with Trump! The ending is amazing!" one fan exclaimed. Another wrote, "Dude South Park is so back the whole episode just being there to p**s off Trump and make fun of Paramount."

But not everyone is a fan of the show's new direction. Some are predicting that the episode will aggravate Trump so much that the show will get canceled altogether. "South Park have just cancelled themselves," one critic quipped, "What an own goal. Their audience will turn on them big time." Another chimed in, "Oh South Park's gonna be cancelled by tomorrow morning I'm screaming."

The episode is part of a larger deal between Parker and Stone and Paramount Global, which was announced earlier this month. The licensing agreement confirms 50 new episodes of South Park over five years, with the show set to air exclusively on Comedy Central and stream on Paramount Plus.

It's clear that Parker and Stone are not afraid to take risks, and their willingness to tackle even the most sensitive topics is a testament to the show's enduring relevance. Will this be the episode that finally gets under Trump's skin? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - South Park is back, and it's hotter than ever.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SOUTH PARK'S TUMULTUOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH PARAMOUNT

It's been a wild ride for the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone. In 2023, they announced a deal with Paramount Global worth $1.5 billion, which would see the show produce 50 new episodes over five years. But it wasn't all smooth sailing - earlier this month, Parker and Stone accused incoming Paramount President Jeff Shell of interference with rival negotiations involving Warner Bros Discovery and Netflix.

The two sides finally reached an agreement, but not before some tense negotiations. The deal also saw South Park become a flagship show for Paramount+, with the entire back catalog available to stream exclusively on the platform.

But what about Trump? Well, as we mentioned earlier, his name appears multiple times in the Epstein files scandal, and Satan himself brings it up in the episode. "The Epstein list?" Trump asks, seemingly oblivious to the gravity of the situation. It's a scathing commentary on the President's handling of the scandal, and it's clear that Parker and Stone aren't holding back.

Will this be the episode that finally gets under Trump's skin? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - South Park is back, and it's hotter than ever.