South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ In light of Donald Trump ’s attempts to rename a gulf, lakes and even states after “America”, South Park , the animated satirical program that has long skewered those in power, has announced an official name change. For its 29th season, the Comedy Central series will be known as “South America”. “Inspired by the bravery and…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Guardian · Sep 8, 2026 at 2:21 PM ET
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Hit TV show 'South Park' becomes 'South America' in apparent reference to Trump's geographic name changes(opens original report in a new tab)Show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said in a statement that they were "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google." — CNBC
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South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes(opens original report in a new tab)
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