Noem critiques 'South Park' portrayal

In a recent podcast appearance, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressed her dissatisfaction with "South Park" over its portrayal of her in a new episode.

According to The Hill, the episode satirized various political figures, including Noem, focusing more on exaggerated personal attributes rather than her policies, which raised Noem's ire.

Kristi Noem, who currently holds the position of Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, shared her views on the satirical animated show on Glenn Beck’s podcast.

Kristi Noem Responds to 'South Park'

During the podcast, Noem revealed she had not watched the contentious episode titled "Got a Nut" personally.

She explained her reason for not viewing the episode, stating she was preoccupied with work-related tasks, noting, "I was going over budget numbers and stuff."

Noem critiqued "South Park" for its approach, describing it as a "lazy" jab at her appearance instead of addressing her policy decisions.

'South Park' and Its Political Parodies

Known for its satirical take on political figures, "South Park" took aim at multiple targets, including former President Trump and his administration, in its new season.

The new season of "South Park" premiered in conjunction with a significant business deal between the show's creators and Paramount, estimated to be worth billions.

In this particular episode, the satire centered on an exaggerated version of Noem engaging in immigration enforcement scenarios.

Specific Episode Themes and Scenes

The animated depiction of Noem included characteristic embellishments such as excessive makeup, hair extensions, and a controversial video scene depicting her shooting multiple dogs.

In a dramatic instance within the episode, Noem's character is portrayed with a melting visage.

Another scene places Noem at the forefront of an immigration raid occurring at a fictional "Dora the Explorer" concert.

Criticism Directed at Kristi Noem

The episode sees ICE agents under Noem's command, with directives to target individuals based on racial profiling, sparking further controversy.

Last year, Noem faced public scrutiny after an incident recounted in her book where she admitted to shooting her own dog named Cricket.

Among those commenting on Noem's public persona, Megyn Kelly praised her administrative skills but criticized her tendencies to engage in photo opportunities during ICE operations.

Kelly's Contrasting Opinions on Noem

Kelly remarked, "She’s doing a great job; her actual performance as DHS secretary is amazing."

Nonetheless, Kelly urged Noem to refrain from actions she described as seeking glamour through field appearances with ICE, casting them as unnecessary theatrics.

In response to the episode and ongoing critiques, Noem defended her position, challenging critics to focus on her job performance rather than personal attributes.