Tiger Woods Told Deputy He Was 'Talking to the President' After Crash

Body camera footage shows Woods' interaction with police following a DUI arrest in Florida.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:52pm

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a golf course scene with a crashed SUV, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in muted earth tones, conceptually representing the complex aftermath of Tiger Woods' accident.Newly released body camera footage captures the aftermath of Tiger Woods' single-vehicle crash, raising questions about the golf legend's state of mind and potential connections to high-profile figures.Jupiter Island Today

After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, golf legend Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, 'I was just talking to the president,' according to newly released body camera footage. The phone conversation was not captured on video, but Woods could be heard saying, 'Thank you so much,' as he hung up and the deputy approached.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about Woods' state of mind and potential connections to high-profile figures following the single-vehicle crash. The footage provides a rare glimpse into the aftermath of a celebrity's run-in with law enforcement.

The details

The body camera footage shows Woods strapped into a police vehicle following the crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. After the deputy approached, Woods took out his phone and made the comment about talking to the president, though it's unclear which president he was referring to.

  • The incident occurred on March 27, 2026.

The players

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer and one of the most successful and famous athletes of all time.

Vanessa Trump

The former daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, who is currently dating Tiger Woods.

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What they’re saying

“I was just talking to the president.”

— Tiger Woods

The takeaway

This incident highlights the unique challenges and scrutiny that high-profile athletes like Tiger Woods face, even in the aftermath of a personal crisis. The footage provides a rare window into how celebrities interact with law enforcement and the potential influence they may wield.