An old video of the late Robin Williams commenting on Donald Trump has resurfaced online, prompting a wave of similar reactions from viewers who call the moment “striking” and “ahead of its time.”
Williams, who died by suicide at age 63 in 2014, was known for his unmatched improvisational talent and his ability to bring an array of characters to life across stand-up comedy, films, and animated works.
Throughout his prolific career, he earned numerous honors, including an Academy Award, multiple Golden Globes, and several Grammys.
Born in Chicago, Williams launched his comedy career in the mid-1970s and remained a vibrant figure on stage even as he became a major film star.
Now, a clip from one of his 2012 stand-up performances has gone viral again.
In the footage, Williams jokes about a Thanksgiving spent in Atlantic City, which he colorfully compared to The Wizard of Oz on acid, complete with “junkies, pimps, and pizza, oh my!”
He then turned his attention to Donald Trump, quipping, “And Donald Trump is the Wizard of Oz, he is the guy. He plays Monopoly with actual buildings. This is a scary man.”
At the time, Trump was still best known as a real estate mogul, having opened Trump Plaza in 1984, followed by Trump’s Castle and the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in 1990.
These Atlantic City properties would later become symbols of his empire’s instability, with Trump Entertainment Resorts filing for bankruptcy three times between 2004 and 2014.
Most of the casinos were shut down and sold by 2016.
Though the eventual downfall was years away, Williams’s bit continued:
“He owns all these beauty pageants—Miss America, Miss Universe. Isn’t that like Michael Vick owning a pet store?”
The joke referenced NFL player Michael Vick, who had served prison time in 2007 for operating a dog fighting ring before resuming his football career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Williams didn’t stop there. Referring to Trump’s controversial remark about finding his own daughter attractive, he added, “Even people in Arkansas went, ‘That’s f**king wrong. That’s just way out of line.’”
He then shifted to Trump’s infamous hairstyle: “And that f**king hair.” Mimicking it with his hand, he joked,
“I believe the hair is the Donald. The body is just there to maintain the hair. He gets home at night, and the hair says, ‘We’re home.’”
The clip has gained traction again on Reddit, with many viewers calling it “eerily accurate” and “kind of profound.”
Others expressed how deeply Williams is missed, noting his brilliance and emotional depth.
“He’ll always be remembered and loved by future generations through the incredible work he left behind,” one person wrote.
Another added: “One of the funniest and most heartfelt humans to ever live.”
