Trump Expresses Concern Over Tiger Woods' DUI Arrest

The former president calls his 'close friend' Woods an 'amazing person' despite his 'difficulty'.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:05am

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Former President Donald Trump expressed sympathy and concern for his friend Tiger Woods following the golf star's DUI arrest and rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida. Trump, who has played golf with Woods and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, said Woods is an 'amazing person' despite his 'difficulty'.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing personal and legal troubles that have plagued Woods' storied career, even as he remains one of the most famous and successful golfers of all time. Trump's comments also shed light on the close relationship between the two high-profile figures.

The details

Woods was charged with DUI, causing property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test after the crash that took place just before 2 p.m. local time on March 27. According to the Martin County Sheriff, Woods' Land Rover clipped a pickup truck pulling a trailer, causing his SUV to roll onto its side. Woods was able to crawl out of the passenger door, and a breathalyzer test showed he had a blood alcohol level of 0.00, but he refused to take a urinalysis test.

  • The incident occurred on March 27, 2026.
  • Trump made his comments to reporters on the same day, March 27, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 79-year-old former president of the United States, who has a close personal relationship with Tiger Woods and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

Tiger Woods

The 50-year-old professional golfer, considered one of the greatest players of all time, who was arrested for DUI and involved in a rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“I feel so bad. He's got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that's all I know.”

— Donald Trump, Former President of the United States

“A very close friend of mine, he's an amazing person, an amazing man. But some difficulty. I don't want to talk about it.”

— Donald Trump, Former President of the United States

What’s next

The details of Woods' legal situation and any potential consequences from the DUI arrest remain unclear. It is likely that more information will emerge in the coming days and weeks.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the personal struggles that even the most successful and celebrated athletes can face, and highlights the complex relationship between high-profile public figures like Trump and Woods.