Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if, by December 31, 2025, President Donald Trump initiates any form of legal action against the creators or producers of "South Park"—including lawsuits, cease and desist letters, or public policy changes—specifically in response to the show's portrayal of him, which results in negative reprocussions for the creators of South Park, CBS, Paramount, or any other legal or fictive entity connected with the show.

Public statements from Trump's legal team or official court filings will serve as verification. If no such actions are taken by the specified date, the market will resolve to "No."

Background

In July 2025, "South Park" premiered its 27th season with an episode that satirically depicted Donald Trump in controversial scenarios, including a satirical sexual relationship “in bed” with Satan and an AI generated “infomercial” of a naked Trump stranded in the desert. This portrayal elicited a strong response from the White House, with spokesperson Taylor Rogers criticizing the show as "a desperate attempt for attention" and labeling it "a fourth-rate show". Despite the backlash, co-creator Trey Parker humorously addressed the controversy at San Diego's Comic-Con, stating, "We're terribly sorry," followed by a deadpan stare (apnews.com).

Considerations

Historically, "South Park" has parodied numerous public figures without facing significant legal repercussions. Legal experts suggest that such satirical content is protected under the First Amendment, making successful legal action against the show unlikely (newsweek.com). However, given the unprecedented nature of the recent episode and the current political climate, the possibility of legal action cannot be entirely dismissed.

• Update 2025-07-28 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): The creator has clarified what counts as "negative repercussions". The initiated legal action does not need to be legally successful, but it must result in some negative outcome. Examples include:

  • Penalties or settlements

  • Restrictions

  • Loss of revenue

  • Loss of subscribers