South Park viewers across the UK have been left genuinely traumatised after the latest episode featured an explicit sex scene between Donald Trump and JD Vance that pushed the boundaries of television comedy.
The Most Disturbing Scene Yet
The third episode of South Park's 28th season, titled 'Sora Not Sorry', aired on November 12, 2025, featuring what many are calling the most graphic and unsettling sequence in the show's history. In the controversial scene, the animated versions of President Trump and Vice President Vance appear naked in bed together, sharing intimate moments while Foreigner's classic power ballad 'I Want To Know What Love Is' plays ironically in the background.
The scene leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination, showing the political duo engaging in passionate kissing that quickly escalates into more explicit activities. Viewers witness uncomfortable hand actions, hear grunting and moaning from beneath the covers, and see Trump's facial expression in a moment that has already become nightmare fuel for many fans.
Fan Reactions Range from Horror to Hysterical Laughter
Social media platforms immediately exploded with reactions from shocked viewers. One Reddit user, 2th, perfectly captured the collective sentiment writing: 'There was just so much to process this episode. Between the insane start to Sadam Trump f**king Tattoo Vance, I think I need therapy.'
Other fans expressed their mixed emotions about the provocative content. User acrobatic-dark-4402 commented: 'I've never been more disturbed by something but laughed as hard at the same time as the Vance-Trump hookup.' Meanwhile, imissrif22 questioned whether there was 'another word for disturbingly hysterical' to describe the unprecedented scene.
On X (formerly Twitter), user Cass simply stated: 'Watching South Park. I'm now traumatised,' while ShadowGhoul added: 'Thanks for the nightmares I'm gonna have tonight South Park.'
White House Displeasure and Creative Freedom
The episode arrives amidst ongoing tension between the show and the Trump administration. In July 2025, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers dismissed South Park as a show that 'hasn't been relevant for over 20 years' and accused it of using 'uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.'
However, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone appear determined to demonstrate their creative independence, particularly following complex negotiations about the show's future home under parent company Paramount. In a recent New York Times interview, the duo explained their approach: 'It's like the government is just in your face everywhere you look. Whether it's the actual government or whether it is all the podcasters and the TikToks and the YouTubes and all of that, and it's just all political and political because it's more than political. It's pop culture.'
They emphasised that Paramount has been 'letting us do whatever we want, to their credit' and made clear their ongoing interest in exploring taboo subjects that push cultural boundaries.
Controversy and Continued Success
This isn't the first time South Park has faced criticism for its political portrayals. The show recently came under scrutiny for its unflattering depiction of late right-wing figure Charlie Kirk just weeks before he was tragically shot dead on a college campus. The incident led to the cancellation of a scheduled episode - the first time in 12 years the show has pulled content.
Despite these controversies, South Park remains more popular than ever. The season 27 premiere attracted record viewership numbers, and the show recently secured a massive $1.5 billion (£1.13 billion) five-year streaming deal that ensures its future through multiple seasons.
The show continues to be available for UK viewers to catch up on through Paramount Plus and Amazon Prime Video, maintaining its position as one of television's most provocative and boundary-pushing animated series after more than 25 years on air.
