“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone rename the series “South America,” using the new title as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated efforts to rename geographic places that include “America.” Multiple outlets report the change announced around the show’s Season 29 return and presented it as an ongoing satire rather than a one-off gag.

BBC and others note Trump has said he wanted to use the word “America” for renaming initiatives affecting a lake, a gulf, and even a U.S. state. NBC, CNBC and NME add that the creators’ statement includes a reference to Apple and Google, framing the renaming as inspired by their “bravery” and “patriotism” while still treating the companies as part of the broader political and corporate dynamic. The Independent and Guardian describe the Season 29 premiere as already reflecting the renaming, with outlets saying the show does not immediately portray Trump himself on-screen.

Some coverage, including the Los Angeles Times, links the move to additional media-industry context, citing the Paramount–Skydance merger and a related legal matter, though most reports focus primarily on the Trump-associated place-name theme.