Robin Williams’ Old Trump Roast Resurfaces — Fans Say It Feels Like He Saw the Future
More than a decade after it was first performed, a Robin Williams stand-up clip is setting the internet on fire. The resurfaced footage, from one of his 2012 routines, shows the legendary comedian taking aim at Donald Trump with sharp jokes that now feel almost eerily predictive.
The video, which has been widely shared across TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram Reels in recent days, is drawing millions of views. Fans are calling the routine everything from “prophetic” to “brilliant social commentary disguised as comedy.” Many also note that it’s yet another reminder of how deeply Robin Williams is missed.
Williams at His Best
The performance dates back to the early 2010s, when Trump was known more for his casinos, reality TV empire, and Miss Universe pageant than for politics. Long before his presidential run, Trump was already a magnet for controversy — and Williams wasn’t about to let that go unnoticed.
With his trademark whirlwind delivery, Williams mocked Trump’s business failures, his signature hairstyle, and his tendency to make questionable public remarks. Atlantic City, he quipped, looked like “The Wizard of Oz on acid” thanks to Trump’s failed casinos like Trump Plaza and the Taj Mahal.
Then came the line that’s now being called “chillingly accurate”:
“Donald Trump is the Wizard of Oz — he plays Monopoly with real f—ing buildings. This is a scary man.”
The crowd roared back then, but fans watching it today can’t help but see it as more than a joke. With Trump’s polarizing presidency and ongoing political influence, Williams’ words hit in a way they didn’t before.
A Relentless Roast
Williams didn’t stop at real estate. He took a jab at Trump’s role in beauty pageants, comparing it to the absurdity of disgraced NFL player Michael Vick running pet stores. The crowd erupted, but the underlying message was clear: Trump’s public image and business choices often didn’t sit right.
He also delivered one of his classic riffs about Trump’s infamous hair, joking:
“That thing on his head has its own Twitter account… his body is just a maintenance system for the hair.”
And in one of the most biting moments of the set, Williams referenced Trump’s unsettling remarks about his daughter Ivanka — comments that had already sparked outrage long before politics brought them under the spotlight.
“When he said those things about his daughter, even people in Arkansas went, ‘That’s f—ing wrong.’”
It was the kind of line only Williams could deliver: equal parts hilarious, shocking, and cutting to the truth.
Why Fans Are Emotional Now
The clip’s resurgence has sparked more than laughter — it’s also bringing on waves of nostalgia and grief.
“He wasn’t just funny,” one fan wrote on X. “He had a way of reading people, of showing us what we didn’t want to admit. He could call out the nonsense without ever losing his humanity.”
Another added: “We didn’t deserve him. He saw things clearly before the rest of us did.”
The emotional reaction reflects just how much Williams’ comedy transcended jokes. He had a rare ability to balance humor with insight, shining a light on uncomfortable truths while still making audiences laugh.
Remembering a Legend
Robin Williams died in 2014 at the age of 63, but his influence endures through both his films and his stand-up. From Good Will Hunting to Mrs. Doubtfire to Aladdin, his acting roles cemented him as a cultural icon. Yet, many fans argue that his most unfiltered brilliance lived in his live performances.
This viral clip serves as proof. His blend of manic energy, surreal humor, and razor-sharp commentary is as relevant today as it was when he first delivered it.
Or, as one viral comment perfectly summed it up:
“Robin Williams wasn’t ahead of his time. He was right on time. The rest of us are only now catching up.”