Trump’s ‘real’ laugh in resurfaced ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ clip stuns the internet

A resurfaced "Celebrity Apprentice" clip shows Trump’s rare, genuine laugh, leaving social media stunned.

A newly resurfaced clip from The Celebrity Apprentice Season 5 finale has taken the internet by storm, revealing what many are calling Donald Trump’s “real” laugh. Social media users were stunned by the unexpected moment, with some claiming they had never seen the former president laugh genuinely before.

Toronto-based writer Will Sloan shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), where it has already garnered over 700,000 views. The 2012 scene shows Trump being chauffeured by legendary race car driver Mario Andretti, who jokingly assures him that his signature hairstyle will remain intact despite the high-speed ride. As the segment ends, Trump releases a rare, unfiltered laugh—something many viewers found surprising.

Good news, I've found a Celebrity Apprentice clip that has haunted me for 13 years pic.twitter.com/HZjwVbF27m

— Will Sloan (@WillSloanEsq) March 11, 2025

Social media reactions poured in, with one user writing, “Uh, this is actually a big deal. It’s the first clip I’ve ever seen where we actually see him do a real laugh.” Another added, “That is the most genuinely happy I have ever seen Donald Trump.”

He actually chuckled and gave a genuine smile. I’ve never seen that from him

— Trying Hard (@burner4206_9) March 11, 2025

this sent me 🤣 pic.twitter.com/mStrNQHKDY

— Abigail Joy 🦋 (@AbigailJoyFloat) March 12, 2025

The resurfaced video coincides with Amazon Prime Video’s announcement that The Apprentice will begin streaming on its platform starting March 17, marking the first time the show has been available on a streaming service.

The clip has reignited interest in Trump’s TV past, with fans and critics alike revisiting his tenure as a reality show host before his presidency.