South Park Mocks Trump
The show's creators announced a mock rename to lampoon Trump's Lake America order.
September 8, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 8:32pm ET
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What happened
Comedy Central announced that “South Park” will be billed as “South America” for its Season 29 premiere on Sept. 16. Creators Trey Parker
Trey ParkerAmerican actor, animator and filmmaker (born 1969) and Matt Stone
Matt StoneAmerican actor, animator and filmmaker (born 1971) said the change was “inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google,” referring to their map updates after President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America.” The statement also thanked parent company Paramount, calling it “a SkydanceSkydance MediaAmerican production company based in Santa Monica, California Capitulation.” Trump has also renamed the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and floated renaming New Mexico “New America.”
