The social media post featured a cartoon version of the president with his pants down, holding an Emmy, alongside the text, “You finally got your Emmy.”
Emmy History and Trump’s Record with the Awards
While creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have secured multiple wins and 21 nominations, Trump has never won an Emmy despite two nominations in 2004 and 2005 as an executive producer for The Apprentice, as reported by Mashable. Newsweek noted that Trump frequently criticized the awards over the years, claiming on social media that the ceremony is “all politics” and that his reality series should have won multiple times.
The Emmy-Winning Episode and White House Backlash
The award-winning entry, “Sermon On The ‘Mount,” launched Season 27 in July 2025 and drew immediate scrutiny from the administration. Newsweek reported that White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers slammed the premiere, stating, “This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.” The episode featured Trump depicted in bed with Satan, referencing the Jeffrey Epstein records, and walking naked through a desert sequence, according to Mashable and Newsweek. When asked about the backlash during a San Diego Comic-Con International panel, Parker responded with a mock-serious face, “We’re terribly sorry,” as cited by Mashable and Newsweek.
Broader Political Skewering in Recent Seasons
South Park continued its pattern of targeting political figures throughout Seasons 27 and 28. Newsweek highlighted that the overarching storyline of Season 27 involved Satan and Trump becoming pregnant, while other episodes mocked Vice President JD Vance and billionaire Elon Musk through the character Randy Marsh, who remarks about using ketamine and interfering with the government. Previously, during Trump’s first term, the animated series famously represented him through the recurring character Mr. Garrison, who won the presidency in 2016. As reported by Mashable, neither Trump nor the White House issued a public response to the recent X post regarding the Emmy win.
Did you know? Trey Parker and Matt Stone were inducted into the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame earlier this year, cementing their long-term influence on television satire since the show’s 1997 debut on Comedy Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did South Park win its latest Emmy?
South Park won Outstanding Animated Program at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday, according to Mashable and Newsweek.
Which episode won the award?
How many Emmys has South Park won?
According to Mashable, the series has now won six Emmy Awards out of 21 nominations.
When does the next season of South Park premiere?
Season 29 is scheduled to premiere on September 16 at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central before streaming on Paramount+, as reported by Mashable.