A resurfaced clip of Robin Williams from a 2012 stand-up performance has gone viral, reminding fans of his unmatched wit and sharp social insight. The late comedian, known for blending humor with truth, unleashed a blistering roast of Donald Trump years before he entered politics—a routine that now feels eerily prophetic.
At the time, Trump was primarily recognized as a flashy real estate mogul and reality TV star. Williams skewered his failed casino ventures in Atlantic City, his vanity, and even his peculiar hairstyle with the manic energy that defined his comedy. One of his most quoted lines compared Trump to the Wizard of Oz: *“He plays Monopoly with real f—ing buildings. This is a scary man.”* The observation, delivered long before Trump’s presidency, resonates today with uncanny accuracy.
Williams also mocked Trump’s ownership of beauty pageants, likening it to “Michael Vick owning a series of pet stores,” a biting analogy that drew laughs while exposing the discomfort around Trump’s objectifying remarks. He didn’t spare Trump’s infamous hair either, joking that it seemed like “its own Twitter account,” with Trump merely serving as its caretaker.
Perhaps most cutting was his remark about Trump’s unsettling comments regarding his daughter Ivanka, delivered with both shock and humor, capturing unease many felt but rarely voiced.
As the clip spreads across social media, fans are flooding timelines with tributes. Many note how Williams could pierce through ego and illusion, using comedy as both a shield and a mirror. A decade later, his words still land—with humor, truth, and heart—reminding the world why Robin Williams is so deeply missed.
