nuSep 9, 2026, 10:13

New South Park name mocks Trump

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced a satirical name change for the show to South America in response to Donald Trump's frequent suggestions to rename various geographic landmarks. The move mocks the former president's efforts to rebrand locations like New Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to include the name America.

The animated series South Park has announced a satirical name change to South America, a decision creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone framed as inspired by the patriotism of tech giants Apple and Google. This move serves as a direct jab at former President Donald Trump, who has recently proposed renaming various geographical locations to include America. These include his suggestion to rename New Mexico to New America, as well as his past executive orders to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.

Since its debut in 1997, South Park has frequently used its platform to parody political figures and government policies. The series, which follows four young students in Colorado, has consistently portrayed Trump as a sensitive and aggressive character throughout his time in the public eye. With the show set to begin its new season on September 16, this latest development continues a long-standing trend of the program using humor to critique presidential actions and nationalistic naming trends within the United States.

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