Donald Trump’s fraught relationship with South Park escalated yet again this week after the long-running animated series mocked the former president’s manhood in its latest episode — a gag that drew both laughter and controversy among viewers.
The 79-year-old Republican, currently in the midst of a comeback campaign, has found himself lampooned by the satirical sitcom repeatedly in recent months. But the latest instalment went further, featuring a sequence in which Trump’s cartoon alter-ego was once again shown in bed with Satan before being humiliated over his anatomy.
The episode, titled Sickofancy, aired on Comedy Central and quickly trended online, with clips circulating widely across social media. Trump’s detractors revelled in the audacity of the gag, while supporters called it a tasteless stunt aimed at undermining the former president.
A history of mockery
This is far from the first time South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have turned their focus to Trump. Just last month, an episode titled Sermon on the Mount depicted him engaging in a bizarre relationship with the devil, all while using an actual photograph of Trump’s face pasted onto an animated body.
That earlier episode didn’t just ridicule Trump personally; it touched on a wide range of hot-button issues, referencing Jeffrey Epstein, rising Canadian tariffs, and even the abrupt cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. But one of its most talked-about moments was a crude joke about Trump’s genitalia.
In that scene, Trump’s character is seen under the covers with Satan before dramatically pulling down the blanket. The reveal, played entirely for laughs, suggested his manhood was impossibly small. “I can’t even see anything, it’s so small,” Satan sneered.
The bluntness of the gag shocked even seasoned South Park viewers, with many immediately speculating that Trump would not let it slide. As one fan wrote on X at the time: “There’s no way he’s gonna take this quietly. He’ll go nuclear.”
The White House lashes out
Those predictions proved accurate. Not long after the July broadcast, Trump’s White House issued a furious statement condemning the programme.
Taylor Rogers, a spokesperson for the administration, told Rolling Stone: “The Left’s hypocrisy truly has no end — for years they have come after South Park for what they labelled as ‘offense’ content, but suddenly they are praising the show.
“Just like the creators of South Park, the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows. This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.
“President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country’s history — and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”
The scathing rebuttal made headlines of its own, particularly the claim that South Park, now in its 27th season and still one of cable’s most-watched comedies, was irrelevant.
Trey Parker, speaking at San Diego Comic-Con shortly after, offered only a wry response. “We’re terribly sorry,” he deadpanned, before holding an exaggerated silence that drew laughter from the crowd.
The latest jab
Despite the pushback, Parker and Stone doubled down with Sickofancy. Once again, Trump was depicted crawling back into bed with Satan, this time attempting to use a “gift” from Apple CEO Tim Cook as a sex toy. The storyline also accused Trump of taking bribes from Cook and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg.
But what truly sparked conversation was the decision to reprise the micro-penis gag. The episode ended with credits that jokingly read: “Written by Trey Parker and ChatGPT.”
That final flourish set off another wave of debate. Some viewers panned the episode as lazy and disjointed. “I’m not kidding… this was the worst episode of South Park I’ve ever seen,” one critic wrote online. “It just felt so disjointed… one joke theme the whole time. As the credits rolled I really thought ‘Wow that’s it??’”
Another added: “Yeah, this was not a good episode, so ChatGPT makes sense.”
Others, however, defended the direction. “They’ve been putting that into every episode as a joke for stupid people like you,” one fan argued in response to critics. Another praised: “South Park is nailing it with ChatGPT.”
The mixed reaction underscored the divisive nature of both the show’s humour and Trump himself.
The cultural clash
South Park has long been known for pushing the boundaries of taste, often drawing condemnation from politicians, celebrities, and religious groups alike. But its willingness to mock sitting presidents — from Bill Clinton to George W. Bush to Barack Obama — has historically been viewed as part of its DNA.
With Trump, though, the stakes appear higher. The former president has made cultural grievances central to his political brand, frequently attacking Hollywood, late-night hosts, and even cartoonists he perceives as hostile.
The South Park writers, meanwhile, appear undeterred. Their decision to reintroduce Satan as Trump’s foil plays into the show’s long-running tradition of using religious or supernatural figures for satire — from Jesus Christ as a talk show host to Satan himself as a recurring character.
Trump’s silence — for now
Notably, Trump himself has not yet personally commented on the most recent Sickofancy episode. But allies in his orbit are already using the controversy as fodder. Several conservative commentators on X accused South Park of “desperation,” while others argued the constant ridicule only fuels Trump’s supporters.
For Parker and Stone, who have built careers on skewering every corner of the political spectrum, the backlash is unlikely to slow them down. As one long-time fan noted: “If they survived protests from religious groups and angry parents in the 90s, a Trump tantrum isn’t going to scare them.”
Audience split
Beyond Trump himself, the latest episode revealed a growing split among South Park’s loyal fanbase. While some applauded the audacity, others lamented what they saw as the show’s over-reliance on Trump gags.
“It shows, when you have a Randy Marsh episode and it isn’t funny,” one viewer wrote. Another insisted: “This was not a good episode… felt like filler.”
Yet defenders countered that the joke was not really about Trump alone, but about the public’s obsession with artificial intelligence and political scandal. “Everyone being dependent on ChatGPT is a true thing we can all relate to,” one fan said.
What’s next
Whether or not Trump himself eventually weighs in, South Park’s relentless focus on the former president seems unlikely to let up. As the 2026 election cycle looms, Parker and Stone may see Trump as fertile ground for satire.
For now, though, the micro-penis gag stands as one of the most brutal and direct insults the show has levelled at him yet — a bold move even by South Park standards.
And if the past is any indication, the former president won’t stay quiet forever.