Robin Williams’ Vintage Trump Roast Resurfaces — Fans Say He Was “Ahead of His Time”
A throwback clip of the late Robin Williams hilariously mocking Donald Trump during a 2012 stand-up set is lighting up social media — with viewers calling his insight “eerily accurate” and even “kind of profound.”
A Legend’s Words That Still Resonate
Robin Williams, beloved for his lightning-fast humor and unforgettable roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, and Aladdin, left a lasting mark before his tragic death in 2014 at age 63. A multi-award winner with an Oscar, Golden Globes, and Grammys, Williams’ legacy goes beyond film—his stand-up roots from the mid-70s show his genius for sharp social commentary.
“Donald Trump Is the Wizard of Oz”
The viral clip, recorded in 2012, kicks off with Williams describing a wild Thanksgiving trip to Atlantic City as “The Wizard of Oz on acid,” packed with “junkies, pimps, and pizza, oh my!” But then he zeroes in on Trump:
“Donald Trump is the Wizard of Oz. He plays Monopoly with real f**king buildings. This is a scary man.”
Back then, Trump was mainly known as a real estate tycoon, with casinos like Trump Plaza and Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City — all of which would later face tough times or close.
Beyond Casinos: Pageants and Pets?
Williams didn’t stop at real estate. He took jabs at Trump’s other ventures too, including his ownership of beauty pageants and, believe it or not, pet stores — adding to the mix of surreal Trump enterprises.
“He owns all these beauty pageants—Miss America, Miss Universe. Isn’t that a bit like Michael Vick owning a bunch of pet stores?”
(Worth noting: Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback, was convicted in a notorious dogfighting case in 2007 and served prison time.)
Taking Shots at the Hair and Ivanka
Williams didn’t hold back, poking fun at Trump’s iconic hairstyle with this zinger:
“I believe the hair is the Donald. The body’s just the maintenance system.”
He also skewered Trump’s controversial remarks about his daughter Ivanka, joking:
“Even people in Arkansas went, ‘That’s f**king wrong.’”
Fans React: “He Was So Ahead of His Time”
The clip quickly reignited admiration across social media, with fans praising how Williams seemingly predicted Trump’s rise and antics long before politics ever came into play.
One Redditor called it “kind of profound,” while many expressed heartfelt nostalgia for the late comedian.
“One of the funniest, most endearing humans to ever exist,” wrote one fan.
“He will always be missed—and remembered for generations,” added another.
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