Trump’s Losing His Battle Against TV

The president accidentally bruises and poisons Brendan Carr in Matt Stone and Trey Parker's latest parody.

View in Browser  Thursday, September 25, 2025 Television helped Donald Trump cement his reputation as a shrewd businessman, thanks to his fourteen seasons hosting The Apprentice. Today, however, President Trump is at war with TV, writes Esquire's Josh Rosenberg. And he's losing. The latest example is the new episode of South Park, which—ah—really went there in its mocking of the president. You can read about it here, including what it all means for the president.  – Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief Plus: Jason Statham just put the classic Rolex Submariner back in the spotlight Build your fall wardrobe with these 14 essentials Charles P. Pierce struggles to digest what government officials are saying about the Dallas ICE shooting South Park Episode 5 Proves Donald Trump Is Losing His Battle Against TV The president accidentally bruises and poisons Brendan Carr in Matt Stone and Trey Parker's latest parody. Donald Trump is losing his battle against television. He's turned his attention to Jimmy Kimmel as of late, but his fight with South Park hasn't let up since the animated comedy series put a naked AI video of the president on the small screen this summer.   "No fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak," a White House spokesman said in response at the time. Well, Kimmel just returned to his most-watched episode of all time, and South Park continues to depict the president in a sexual relationship with Satan. Plus, Trump's teleprompter, an elevator, and his microphone all cut off during his trip to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. So I wouldn't exactly call it a hot streak. READ THE STORY Oklahoma schools are getting "God Bless the USA" Bibles that leave 17 amendments out of the Constitution. Charles P. Pierce asks what happens to rights left out of it? >> The smart ring is for the person who can't part with their stats but wants something more discreet. Bryn Gelbart recommends the best four. >> How to Dress Well for a Date So you're taking the love of your life out for a big night, splurging on a big-ticket meal and reveling in the romance until the wee hours of the morning. Maybe you're meeting up with your partner for a few quiet drinks at the local watering hole because it's been that kind of week. Perhaps it's a cocktail with someone you met on the apps. Whatever the particulars, it's date night. Which means you need to get dressed. We're here to help. From getting dressed for a chilled out evening at the bar to pulling out all the stops for a gala—yeah, a gala—we're breaking down the spectrum of date-night attire so you can stop worrying about your outfit and start worrying about whether your partner still finds you funny. (Just kidding. You're a hoot.) By Jonathan Evans Can Star Wars Matter Again? It looks like Star Wars is firmly back in the father-son business. That was my initial reaction after Lucasfilm unveiled the first teaser for director Jon Favreau's The Mandalorian and Grogu and filmmaker Shawn Levy teased the start of Starfighter's principle photography with photos of Ryan Gosling looking very much identical to his 14-year-old costar Finn Gray. But as Obi-Wan Kenobi told Luke Skywalker in the 1977 original: "Your eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them."   Gosling and Gray actually play uncle and nephew, according to sources, and the silver-masked bounty hunter obviously isn't any kind of blood relation to his little green ward. Still, both relationships add up to something close to the same: a battle-hardened older protector leading the way while a headstrong young sidekick tries to find another path. By Anthony Breznican Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779