South Park critiques Trump's connections to cryptocurrency in new episode

South Park's Satire of Trump: The animated series South Park aired an episode titled “Sickofancy” that mocked President Donald Trump's connections to cryptocurrency, featuring tech executives offering him Bitcoin as gifts.

Critique of AI and Cannabis: The episode also critiques overreliance on AI, showcasing a character who pivots his cannabis farm into an AI startup after an ICE raid, seeking Trump's help to re-classify cannabis.

White House Response: Following the episode's airing, the White House criticized South Park, labeling it a "fourth-rate show" with outdated ideas, particularly in response to its portrayal of Trump and his administration.

History of Crypto Parody: South Park has a history of parodying cryptocurrency, including previous episodes that ridiculed celebrity endorsements and depicted Bitcoin as a mainstream payment method.