An old stand-up clip of the late Robin Williams sharing his sharp—and surprisingly prophetic—take on Donald Trump has resurfaced, leaving viewers in awe of his insight.
The beloved actor and comedian, who tragically died by suicide in 2014 at age 63, was widely known for his boundless energy, quick wit, and masterful ability to shift between heartfelt characters and outrageous impressions.
Throughout his storied career, Williams earned numerous accolades, including an Oscar, several Golden Globes, and Grammy Awards. Starting in the mid-1970s as a stand-up comic, he continued to delight audiences even while building an impressive film career.
In a resurfaced clip from a 2012 comedy special, Williams takes aim at Donald Trump—then still known primarily as a real estate mogul and media personality. Many viewers have since remarked that his comments feel remarkably prescient.
Recalling a Thanksgiving visit to Atlantic City, Williams painted a surreal picture of the city’s atmosphere, joking: “It’s like the Wizard of Oz on acid—junkies, pimps, and pizza, oh my!”
“And Donald Trump is the Wizard,” he added. “He plays Monopoly with real f**king buildings. This is a scary man.”
At the time, Trump had already made his mark in Atlantic City, opening Trump Plaza in 1984, followed by Trump’s Castle and the Trump Taj Mahal in 1990. Though the businessman hadn’t yet entered politics, his empire would later crumble, with Trump Entertainment Resorts filing for bankruptcy multiple times before most assets were sold off by 2016.
In the same bit, Williams mocked Trump’s pageant ownership with a biting comparison: “He owns all these beauty pageants—Miss America, Miss Universe… That’s like Michael Vick owning a chain of pet stores.” (Vick, an NFL player, had served prison time for his role in a dogfighting ring.)
Williams also jabbed at one of Trump’s more controversial moments: “He called his own daughter hot. Even people in Arkansas went, ‘That’s f**ked up.’”
And of course, he couldn’t resist skewering Trump’s iconic hairstyle: “That f**king hair. I believe the hair is the Donald. The body is just the maintenance system. He goes home at night and the hair says, ‘We’re home.’”
The resurfaced clip has reignited appreciation for Williams’ comedic genius, with one Reddit user calling it “kind of profound.”
“He is so missed,” another wrote. “He’ll be remembered for generations—through his films, his words, and his unmatched spirit.”
A third summed it up simply: “One of the funniest and most endearing humans to ever exist.