‘South Park’ Creator Trey Parker Says ‘We Have a President Who Thinks His Job Is to Be the Joker’
Trey Parker, co-creator of 'South Park', commented on the show's portrayal of President Donald Trump, stating that he believes Trump views his role as akin to that of a joker. Parker and his co-creator Matt Stone explained that they included Trump in the latest season to reflect the intersection of politics and pop culture. They emphasized their commitment to satire and the importance of challenging societal norms through comedy.
- ▪Trey Parker stated that they have a president who thinks his job is to be the joker.
- ▪The latest season of 'South Park' features Trump as a major character, reflecting current political themes.
- ▪Parker noted that politics has become intertwined with pop culture, influencing their creative decisions.
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Home TV News Jun 2, 2026 7:00pm PT ‘South Park’ Creator Trey Parker Says ‘We Have a President Who Thinks His Job Is to Be the Joker’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Will.i.am, Pitbull, Slash and More Join ‘Mi Familia: Sen Dog and the American Dream’ Doc About Cypress Hill’s Senen Reyes (EXCLUSIVE) 9 hours ago Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Crumbling Freedom 250 Concert: ‘Is Anyone Still Performing?’ 22 hours ago Gotham TV Award Winners: ‘I Love LA,’ ‘Pluribus’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’ Take Top Honors; Tim Robinson, Chase Infiniti and Michael Shannon Win Acting Prizes 1 day ago See All Courtesy of Comedy Central “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone did a quick video spot for the 19th Television Academy Honors, which aired on May 20.
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