Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have criticised South Park's latest episode, 'Got a Nut', which portrays the agency as violent and incompetent. The episode, which aired as part of the show's 27th season, follows school counsellor Mr Mackey as he joins ICE after budget cuts, participating in raids targeting Hispanic individuals.
The episode also features a subplot where fourth grader Clyde becomes a white nationalist podcaster, angering resident bigot Eric Cartman. Both storylines culminate at Mar-a-Lago, where President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are depicted in a parody of the 1970s show 'Fantasy Island'. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is portrayed shooting puppies, including Superman's dog Krypto.
Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker faced backlash from the White House after the season premiere, which mocked Trump. The new episode has drawn criticism from right-wing figures, including Charlie Kirk, who shared promotional images on social media. The Department of Homeland Security also responded, sarcastically thanking the show for helping recruitment efforts.
South Park responded to DHS on X, asking: 'Wait, so we ARE relevant? #eatabagofdicks'. The episode's moral, delivered by Mr Mackey, suggests that those working for Trump are acting cynically, a point that has sparked debate among viewers.
