The long-running animated satire South Park has once again turned its sights on President Donald Trump, announcing Tuesday that it is changing its name to “South America.” The move, revealed via the show’s official X account, is an apparent dig at Trump’s recent pushes to rename geographic landmarks, including Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
According to the show’s post, the decision was “inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google,” which recently updated their maps to reflect the new names for U.S. users. The post continued, “We are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA.”
The announcement is the latest in a series of barbs aimed at Trump since his return to the White House. The Emmy Award-winning series, known for its crude humor and willingness to tackle hot-button social issues, has repeatedly depicted Trump in a loveless marriage with Satan, with Vice President JD Vance portrayed as a sycophant plotting to oust the devil from the marital bed.
But the show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, didn’t stop there. They also took aim at their own corporate overlords, Paramount, which is now owned by David Ellison’s Skydance Corporation. In a follow-up post, they wrote, “We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount — a Skydance Capitulation,” a play on the reported $1.5 billion deal the duo signed last year.
The reference to Skydance is notable, given the high-profile merger that placed the studio under new ownership. The tongue-in-cheek “capitulation” jab suggests the creators view the corporate arrangement as less than ideal, even as they continue to produce content under its umbrella.
Trump’s renaming efforts have been a recurring theme in recent months. The president has issued orders to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” He has also floated the idea of changing the name of New Mexico to “New America.” These moves have drawn criticism from opponents who see them as symbolic gestures with little practical impact, but they have provided ample material for late-night hosts and satirists like Parker and Stone.
The show’s decision to highlight the role of tech giants in implementing these changes is a pointed commentary on corporate compliance. Apple and Google, which dominate digital mapping, quickly adjusted their labels for U.S. users, a move that South Park is now mocking as an act of “bravery” — suggesting the opposite.
This isn’t the first time South Park has waded into political waters. Since its debut in 1997, the show has skewered everything from celebrity culture to organized religion, often drawing both praise and backlash for its equal-opportunity offensiveness. Its treatment of Trump, however, has been notably relentless, with the character appearing as a bumbling, narcissistic figure whose antics are a constant source of mockery.
The name change announcement has already sparked reactions online, with fans and critics alike weighing in. Some see it as a clever continuation of the show’s irreverent spirit, while others view it as further evidence of the show’s political bias. Regardless, it has ensured that South Park remains in the cultural conversation, even as it prepares for its next season.
The show’s official statement did not specify whether the name change would be permanent or confined to a single episode, but given the show’s history of stunt announcements, it could be either. In the past, South Park has used its platform to comment on real-world events in real time, sometimes producing episodes in just days to stay current.
For now, fans can expect the next season to continue its satirical take on the Trump administration, the corporate media landscape, and the increasingly blurred lines between the two. Whether the show will actually adopt the “South America” title remains to be seen, but the joke has already landed.
As with many South Park gags, the underlying message is layered. On one level, it’s a simple pun. On another, it’s a critique of how easily names and identities can be changed to serve political agendas. And on yet another, it’s a jab at the corporations that enable those changes, including the one that now owns the show itself.
The show’s creators have long walked a fine line between provocation and principle, and this latest stunt is no exception. By turning the lens on themselves — through the Paramount/Skydance quip — they acknowledge their own complicity in the system they mock, even as they continue to profit from it.
As the political landscape continues to shift, South Park’s role as a cultural commentator seems secure. Whether it’s renaming itself or reimagining the president’s personal life, the show remains a fixture of American satire — and a reminder that in the world of animation, no target is off-limits.
Source: www.breitbart.com β https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/09/08/south-park-trump-obsession-continues-with-south-america-name-change/