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‘South Park’ offers vulgar response after Homeland Security uses cartoon to promote ICE job openings

  • In its 27th season, South Park criticized US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE, mocking the agency amidst budget cuts at South Park Elementary, with Mr. Mackey forced to join ICE for financial reasons.
  • The episode attracted 5.9 million viewers, marking South Park's best season premiere rating since 2022, with significant commentary on Trump's political controversies and lawsuits.
  • The Department of Homeland Security utilized an image from South Park to promote joining ICE, prompting a sarcastic retort from the show's official account, stating, 'eat a bag of d***s'.
  • The White House responded, stating South Park is not relevant anymore and criticizing the show for its previous offensive content, as conveyed by spokesperson Taylor Rogers.
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"America is invaded by criminals and predators. We need YOU to get rid of it," urges the immigration police on their website, which depends on the Ministry of Homeland Security.

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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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