Trey Parker stated in an interview that "South Park" featured Trump because "politics became pop culture," not because the creators "got all political." Parker said, "It’s like the government is just in your face everywhere you look. Whether it’s the actual government or whether it is all the podcasters and the TikToks and the YouTubes and all of that, and it’s just all political and political because it’s more than political. It’s pop culture."

Donald Trump was nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program for The Apprentice in 2004 and 2005. Donald Trump did not win the Emmy Awards in 2004 or 2005. In 2015, Donald Trump stated in the final episode of Celebrity Apprentice": "I got screwed out of an Emmy!" He also stated: "Everybody thought I was going to win it! In fact, when they announced the winner, I stood up before the winner was announced…and then they announced the most boring show on television, ‘The Amazing Race.’ Piece of crap."

Donald Trump was the main antagonist in "South Park" Season 27 and Season 28. "South Park" Season 27 premiered on Comedy Central after a two-year hiatus. The "South Park" episode "Sermon on the 'Mount" depicted Donald Trump in bed with Satan.

The grand finale of "South Park" Season 27 featured a deep-faked, naked Donald Trump wandering through the desert. The "South Park" "Season 27 finale included the slogan:" Trump: His penis is teeny-tiny, but his love for us is large. "South Park" Season 29 is scheduled to premiere on September 16, 2026.

Why It Matters

The exchange shows the ongoing tension between the animated series and the presidency, with the White House dismissing the show as irrelevant while the creators frame their work as a reflection of pop culture rather than political activism. The satire directly references a specific grievance Trump voiced in 2015 regarding his loss to "The Amazing Race," turning a past complaint into a visual punchline following the show's recent industry recognition.

Timeline

He also stated in the same episode: "Everybody thought I was going to win it! Piece of crap." On September 6, 2026, "South Park" won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. The award was for the episode "Sermon on the 'Mount."

On September 7, 2026, the official "South Park" X account posted a graphic of Donald Trump with his pants and underwear around his ankles holding an Emmy award. The post caption read: "Congratulations to Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and the entire South Park team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Animated Program!" The text "You finally got your Emmy" appeared above Trump's head in the graphic.

What's New

Later reporting indicates the official record of the event states that South Park won the Outstanding Animated Program Emmy for its 27th season, which included the episode 'Sermon on the 'Mount' that depicted Trump in a satirical manner. Additional details confirm he stated in the final episode of "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2015: "I got screwed out of an Emmy!" He further stated: "Everybody thought I was going to win it! Piece of crap."

The White House called 'South Park' a 'fourth-rate show that hasn't been relevant for over 20 years' in response to the episode. The 'South Park' episode featured a live-action Trump impersonator tearing off his clothing and wandering through the desert in a mock PSA.

How Sources Differ

Sources differ on the specific depiction of Donald Trump in the series. South Park episodes state that Donald Trump was the main antagonist in "South Park" Season 27 and Season 28.

Other sources provide different details regarding the same character portrayal.