See President Trump’s reaction to ‘best friend’ Tiger Woods’ car crash and DUI arrest
President Trump said he felt “very sick” after initial reports that Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in Florida.
- President Donald Trump commented on Tiger Woods’ recent DUI arrest in Florida.
- President Trump is linked to Woods, as the golfer is dating Vanessa Trump, the president’s former daughter-in-law.
- Vanessa Trump has been married to Donald Trump Jr. for 12 years and they have five children, including Kai Trump.
President Donald Trump told the New York Post that he spoke with Tiger Woods following the golfer’s rollover crash and DUI arrest.
Woods had lived on Jupiter Island, Florida since 2007 when he was involved in the March 27 accident. Woods was arrested and charged with DUI with criminal damage to property and refusing to submit to a lawful search by a local sheriff. He pleaded not guilty.
Officers observed Woods moving “lethargic and slow” and had difficulty following breathalyzer instructions, according to the arrest report. He scored zero on a breathalyzer test, but officers found two pills in Woods’ pocket that were determined to be hydrocodone, an opioid used to treat severe chronic pain, the report said.
“As you know, he tested negative for alcohol, and he’s under a lot of physical pressure with various ailments, including his back and his legs,” Trump said in a March 31 telephone interview with the New York Post.
Why is Trump commenting about Woods? Not only does the president love golf, he also has an affair with Woods’ girlfriend.
Tiger Woods is dating President Trump’s ex-daughter-in-law
In March 2025, reports emerged suggesting that Woods was dating Vanessa Trump, President Trump’s former daughter-in-law. In a subsequent Instagram post, Woods confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump via social media.
“Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to the journey of life together. We ask that everyone close to our hearts respect our privacy at this time,” Woods wrote in an Instagram post with a photo of Vanessa Trump.
President Trump responded positively to the news, saying, “I wish them both happiness.”
Who is Vanessa Trump?
Vanessa Trump is Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife.
On November 12, 2005, Donald Trump Jr. married former model Vanessa Kay Trump, formerly known as Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi. Donald Trump introduced Donald Trump Jr. to Vanessa at a 2003 fashion show. The couple wed in front of about 370 guests at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion in Palm Beach, and the ceremony was reportedly officiated by Donald Trump’s sister, Judge Marianne Trump Barry. Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump were 27 years old when they married in December 2005, just weeks before they turned 28.
Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr. had five children, Kai Trump, Donald Trump III, Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump, and Chloe Trump, but they divorced in 2018 after 12 years of marriage.
Kai Trump called Tiger Woods his favorite golfer
Kai Trump, 18, is the eldest granddaughter of President Donald Trump and the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump. Like Woods and her grandfather, she is also an avid golfer.
In February 2025, Kai Trump announced her first major sponsorship deal, making her the highest-paid player in high school girls golf.
Kai Trump attends the same Palm Beach County school as Woods’ son Charlie Woods. She committed to the University of Miami in fall 2026, and Charlie Woods enrolled at Florida State University in fall 2027.
On Logan Paul’s podcast earlier this year, Kai Trump said Woods is his favorite golfer.
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