Resurfaced Clip of Robin Williams’ 2012 Trump Roast Goes Viral: Fans Call It Prophetic, Hilarious, and Deeply Missed. A resurfaced video of the late Robin Williams delivering a sharp and eerily accurate critique of Donald Trump during a 2012 stand-up performance has once again captured the internet’s attention, reminding fans not only of Williams’ unmatched comedic brilliance but also of his insightful and fearless social commentary. The viral clip is being widely shared across social media platforms, with many viewers calling it “prophetic,” “strangely accurate,” and “yet another reason we still miss Robin Williams so deeply.”

The footage comes from one of Williams’ stand-up routines in the early 2010s, a time when Trump was still widely known as a controversial real estate mogul, reality TV personality, and owner of the Miss Universe pageant—not yet the polarizing political figure he would later become. During the routine, Williams takes aim at Trump’s failed casino ventures in Atlantic City, his vanity, his hairstyle, and even his troubling public comments about his daughter Ivanka—all with the kind of high-octane wit and disarming charm that made Williams one of the most beloved performers in entertainment history.

With his signature manic energy and rapid-fire delivery, Williams described Atlantic City as looking like “The Wizard of Oz on acid”—a chaotic and surreal landscape shaped, in part, by Trump’s doomed business ventures such as Trump Plaza and the Trump Taj Mahal. It’s in this context that Williams delivers one of his most memorable lines:
“Donald Trump is the Wizard of Oz—he plays Monopoly with real fking buildings. This is a scary man.”**

The joke, delivered years before Trump entered politics, now feels almost prophetic to many, especially in light of Trump’s controversial presidency and post-presidency influence. Williams’ comedic take, while humorous, clearly carried a deeper message: a warning about power, ego, and illusion.

He continued his takedown with another cutting jab, targeting Trump’s ownership of beauty pageants:
“Isn’t that a bit like Michael Vick owning a series of pet stores?”
The line referenced Vick’s notorious involvement in illegal dogfighting, comparing the inappropriateness of that scandal to Trump’s control over a platform that judged women’s appearances—especially given his history of objectifying remarks. The comparison, though stark and controversial, drew big laughs at the time and even bigger reflection now, over a decade later.

Williams didn’t shy away from mocking Trump’s much-discussed hair either. He joked that Trump’s hair seemed like a living entity of its own, saying:
“That thing on his head has its own Twitter account… his body is just a maintenance system for the hair.”
It was vintage Robin—turning an easy target into a surreal, animated gag that somehow felt both absurd and plausible.

But perhaps the most biting and socially conscious moment came when Williams referenced Trump’s unsettling remarks about his daughter Ivanka, which had already raised eyebrows long before Trump entered the political spotlight. Williams remarked, with his trademark blend of shock and humor:
“When he said those things about his daughter, even people in Arkansas went, ‘That’s fking wrong.’”**
The joke landed hard—not just because of its delivery, but because it pointed directly at the discomfort many felt at the time but couldn’t articulate as powerfully.

As the video continues to circulate, fans are flooding social media with tributes to Williams and praise for his ability to tap into truths others either couldn’t see or dared not say. Many are commenting on how Williams had a unique ability to mix comedy with insight—using laughter as a vehicle for awareness and critique.

“He wasn’t just funny—he understood people. He could see through the nonsense and reflect it back at us with humor and heart,” wrote one Twitter user.

Another added: “We didn’t deserve him. He called it all before it happened.”

The resurgence of the clip has become a moment of reflection for many. Not only does it remind people of Williams’ talent, but it also highlights how rare it is to find comedians with both the courage and capability to tackle such subjects with humanity and grace.

Robin Williams, who tragically passed away in 2014 at the age of 63, remains an enduring figure in both comedy and cinema. Known for unforgettable roles in Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Aladdin, his legacy spans generations. But perhaps it’s in his stand-up—his raw, unfiltered self—that we find some of his most enduring work. This clip is just one example of how he could make people laugh and think in the same breath.

As one fan perfectly put it:
“Robin Williams wasn’t just ahead of his time—he was right on time. We’re just now catching up.”