Trump Speaks with Tiger Woods After DUI Arrest

Former president discusses phone call with golf legend following incident on Jupiter Island

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:33pm

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Former President Donald Trump revealed details of a phone call he had with professional golfer Tiger Woods shortly after Woods' recent DUI arrest on Jupiter Island, Florida. The conversation came just hours after reports surfaced that Woods had two loose opioid pills in his possession at the time of the incident.

Why it matters

The interaction between the two high-profile figures provides insight into the aftermath of Woods' legal troubles, which have raised concerns about substance abuse issues among professional athletes.

The details

According to Trump, he spoke with Woods by phone and the two discussed the golfer's arrest and the surrounding circumstances. Woods was pulled over by police on Jupiter Island and found to have two loose opioid pills in his pocket at the time.

  • Woods was arrested on Jupiter Island on March 29, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who spoke with Tiger Woods following the golfer's DUI arrest.

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer who was arrested for DUI on Jupiter Island, Florida and found to have opioid pills in his possession.

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What they’re saying

“We had a great talk. Tiger's a wonderful guy and he's working hard on his game and he's going to be back soon.”

— Donald Trump, Former President

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges professional athletes can face with substance abuse and the importance of providing support and resources to help them address these issues.