South Park Officially Renames Itself 'South America' in Satirical Jab at Trump

South Park has a long-standing reputation for taking aim at political figures and current events. Its creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have never shied away from controversy. The show's recent focus turned to Donald Trump, who has reportedly pushed for renaming several American landmarks and regions with the term 'America.'

The catalyst for the latest development came in early September 2026, when South Park won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. The win provided the perfect platform for the creators to make a pointed, humorous statement targeting Trump.

On September 7, 2026, South Park won its fifth Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program at the 78th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The show used its victory to take a humorous swipe at Donald Trump, referencing his desire for an Emmy and poking fun at his political actions, according to The Daily Beast.

Following this, the show's official social media accounts amplified the joke, highlighting their Emmy win while continuing to lampoon Trump, as Mashable noted.

The next day, September 8, 2026, Comedy Central announced that South Park would officially change its name to 'South America.' This move, according to a press release, was meant to 'heed' Trump's executive order and draw attention to the absurdity of renaming places after America, reported The Daily Beast.

The creators linked the decision to actions by tech giants Apple and Google, who had complied with similar executive orders, as mentioned in Forbes. The announcement also appeared to poke fun at major media companies, including Paramount.

Media outlets quickly picked up on the story, highlighting the satirical intent behind the name change and noting the show's history of political commentary.

The name change to 'South America' is now official for the upcoming 29th season of the series. The move is widely seen as a satirical protest against political interference in cultural naming and branding.

Reactions have ranged from amusement to debate about the boundaries of satire and the power of entertainment in political commentary. The show's branding, promotional materials, and social media now reflect the new name.

The first episodes of 'South America' under its new name will be closely watched to see how the show integrates this change into its storylines. Viewers and critics are also waiting to see if there will be further responses from Donald Trump, Apple, Google, or other public figures who have been referenced in this ongoing satire.