With South Park’s Episode About President Trump Going Viral, Stephen Colbert Weighed In And Did Not Hold Back

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Recently, CBS and its parent company, Paramount Global, have been in the spotlight for multiple reasons. Not long ago, CBS declared it was ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, while Paramount has been working towards merging with Skydance. Concurrently, executives were caught up in discussions over streaming rights for South Park. That issue got resolved, but a new one emerged when the animated series satirized U.S. President Donald Trump. In response, Colbert also spoke out on the matter quite boldly.

What Happened On South Park And How Did Stephen Colbert React?

In Season 27’s late premiere of South Park, the residents are up in arms over Jesus appearing in their schools. This controversy results in a $5 billion lawsuit against them by a Trump-like figure. Interestingly, the Jesus character references a real-life lawsuit where Paramount settled with Trump for $16 million. He then cautions the townspeople, saying they could end up like “Colbert,” who faced trouble at CBS, warning them to stop being foolish.

Eventually, the town creates and broadcasts PSAs centered around Trump, one of which features a deepfake video showing an apparently nude Trump struggling in the desert. Additionally, an animated character resembling Trump, complete with his actual head, is depicted in bed with Satan. The White House expresses strong disapproval upon learning about this incident. On his show, Stephen Colbert discusses Trump’s executive order concerning AI deregulation while commenting on the aforementioned situation, stating that Trump was seen in such a light.

I wholeheartedly concur with your viewpoint as, without government interference in private AI development, creative minds from South Park would not be able to produce significant works such as this one. [Plays deepfake video]. This serves as a message of hope, which is particularly relevant and crucial during these times. You can explore it further right here.

In this context, “check it out right here” refers to the QR code displayed at the bottom of the screen during the broadcast (some of which was uploaded on YouTube). When scanned, this code directed users to HeTrumpedUs.com, a website that included the video clip in question. This event is another example of the Late Show host making fun of the President, indirectly mocking his employers as well.

What’s Been Going On With The Late Show Amid The Cancellation Drama?

Earlier this month, it was announced that “The Late Show” would be coming to an end, a fact which Stephen Colbert himself acknowledged during his broadcast. CBS attributed the cancellation to financial difficulties. Yet, some industry insiders and public figures have raised doubts about the timing of the decision, as it followed closely after Colbert criticized the network for settling its lawsuit with President Trump. This lawsuit was perceived by analysts as the final hurdle preventing Paramount Global from completing its merger with Skydance.

Afterward, comments from Jimmy Kimmel, Bowen Yang and others have emerged, showing disapproval following the cancellation of the long-lasting talk show. The original host, David Letterman, along with one of his former producers, also voiced their doubts about the genuine reasons behind the termination. Andy Cohen additionally thinks that the network will face difficulties due to its decision to end the program in May 2026.

Throughout this period, Stephen Colbert hasn’t shied away from criticizing his bosses or the U.S. president. Rumors suggest that the higher-ups aren’t pleased with Colbert’s remarks and are also worried about him potentially revealing unfavorable details about the company. Moreover, it’s been reported that the team behind Late Night is disheartened by the show’s cancellation. As the TV schedule for 2025 progresses, we’ll all have to stay tuned to find out if Colbert and South Park continue poking fun at their employers and/or President Trump.

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2025-07-27 17:37