South Park Targets Trump’s Militarized DC Takeover

The animated series South Park continues its sharp satire of President Trump's administration in its 27th season, with the upcoming third episode titled "Sickofancy" focusing on Trump's militarized crackdown in Washington, D.C. The episode features the return of Towelie, a marijuana-smoking towel character, who arrives in a heavily fortified D.C. filled with federal troops deployed by Trump under the premise of reducing crime and homelessness. This militarization and the installation of an "emergency commissioner" to take over the D.C. Metropolitan Police have sparked significant controversy, including a lawsuit from D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, who condemned the move as an unlawful and hostile takeover undermining local governance. Celebrity Alec Baldwin also criticized Trump's actions in a TikTok video, questioning whether other cities or institutions might be federalized next. South Park's continued parody of Trump and his officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has elicited strong reactions from the administration, with officials dismissing the show as irrelevant and critiquing its portrayals as petty and lazy. The show's persistent political satire has contributed to a rise in its viewership, reflecting its cultural impact amid ongoing political debates.