South Park vs. White House: ICE Recruitment Mockery & X-Rated Response

South Park Clashes with White House Over ICE Recruitment

The animated series South Park is embroiled in a public back-and-forth with the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used imagery from the show in an ICE recruitment campaign.

The Initial Spark

DHS shared a scene from an upcoming South Park episode trailer featuring ICE agents, aiming to attract potential recruits. The show, known for its sharp satire, responded with a provocative hashtag, questioning its relevance.

DHS Defends Its Use

The DHS clarified that the content was used to call on "patriotic Americans" to assist in removing violent criminals from the country. A DHS spokesperson informed The Daily Beast of this.

Background Context

This exchange follows South Park's recent mockery of Trump and criticism of the Skydance-Paramount Global merger. The upcoming episode will feature a character resembling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The plot focuses on Mr. Mackey's struggle to find a new job.