When Trey Parker says, "People think certain things," he’s not wrong because when South Park goes after Donald Trump, the internet assumes the censors are waiting to spring! But according to the co-creator, Paramount’s new leadership is giving him and Matt Stone free rein to roast even the President.In a chat with The New York Times, Parker opened up about how things have stayed the same after the leadership shuffle that saw Skydance’s David Ellison take over as CEO. But were you worried the billion-dollar merger might mean a muzzle for the creator duo? Think again!Stone told Deadline:"I know with the Colbert thing and all the Trump stuff, people think certain things, but they’re letting us do whatever we want, to their credit."He also added that Paramount hasn't pulled a single joke as of now. The Donald Trump storm fueled South ParkIt all began with the last-minute premiere of Season 27 of South Park, which followed the show's rumored $1.5 billion five-year deal with Paramount. Despite the merger with Ellison's Skydance, the creators decided to target President Donald Trump first, and how! View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe premiere (in typical South Park fashion) aimed at Trump, his administration, and everyone involved in the disaster, from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Vice President J.D. Vance. Under a new corporate regime, what might have appeared to be career suicide ended up becoming a ratings win. The show's unabashed satire and political-pop absurdity have given it new life since its launch, setting off what some are referring to as a mini-renaissance for the iconic series. Ironically, the White House fell for the trick.Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers fired back after the episode, saying:"[South Park] hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread (...) in a desperate attempt for attention. (...) no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak."Why isn't Paramount flinching?The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was abruptly dismissed from CBS, which many believed was due to Trump-related attacks. As late-night TV's political viewership dried up, fans feared corporate sensitivity would catch on to other Paramount properties. However, Stone and Parker's creative autonomy seems as resilient as ever, right? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTheir strategy (clearly) is to break taboos and let the public form their own opinions. Ellison, who is often seen as a more conservative media personality, could have easily chosen to tone things down for engagements. Instead, South Park has been able to stay culturally relevant and, above all, up to date during an election-driven news cycle thanks to the studio's passive approach.Parker admitted to the Times:"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 (...) it’s just all political (...) because it’s more than political. It’s pop culture." More importantly, South Park translates politics into pop. RELATED: Comedy Central pulls episode mimicking Charlie Kirk after his deathThe upcoming seasons of the show may be some of its most daring yet, as Paramount seems happy to let them to color outside the lines.You can watch South Park on Paramount+.