‘South Park’ Viewership Surges Amid Intense Political Satire, Draws White House Condemnation

The latest episode of Comedy Central’s ‘South Park’ has nearly doubled its broadcast viewership, attracting 838,000 viewers this past Wednesday night. This significant jump from the season 27 premiere’s 430,000 viewers comes as the satirical cartoon continues its sharp critique of the Trump administration, sparking strong reactions from Washington.

The recent installment specifically lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. It depicted Noem in an ICE uniform, satirizing her controversial claims about shooting her dog and leading an ICE raid on a ‘Dora the Explorer’ production. The episode also continued to target former President Donald Trump, building on the season premiere’s portrayal of him.

The show’s pointed humor has not gone unnoticed by those in power. Secretary Noem publicly called her portrayal “petty” and “lazy,” criticizing the focus on her appearance. Former acting ICE director Tom Homan labeled the parody “bad form and certainly, certainly bad timing,” linking critical rhetoric to potential violence against agents. Vice President JD Vance, also satirized, responded humorously, stating, “Well, I’ve finally made it.” Last month, the White House had already condemned the season premiere as a “fourth-rate” show that “hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years.”

While broadcast numbers are notable, millions more viewers are accessing ‘South Park’ episodes on Paramount+ following a recent $1.5 billion deal, with the season premiere reportedly garnering 5.9 million viewers across platforms within its first three days.

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