Tiger Woods was involved in another crash and has been charged with another count of driving under the influence after an incident in Florida on March 27, and the entire world is in reaction mode — including the golf universe and President of the United States Donald Trump himself.
Trump spoke on the topic Friday, the video of which quickly made the rounds on social media.
“I feel so badly. He’s got some difficulty,” Trump told reporters in Miami, per the New York Post. “There was an accident and that’s all I know. Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person, amazing man. But some difficulty.”
Woods is currently dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
Woods’ vehicle overturned while he was driving in Jupiter, Florida, near his home, according to Martin County Police who responded to the crash and made the subsequent arrest of Woods.
“Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said during a Friday evening news conference that it did not appear that Woods was hurt,” WPTV5 reported. “Budensiek said Woods complied with a breathalyzer but refused a urine test. Woods faces misdemeanor charges and will be held in the Martin County Jail for at least eight hours.”
The charges include misdemeanor counts of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
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GettyProfessional golfer Tiger Woods.
Fan reaction was strong on Friday night after news of Woods’ crash and arrest went public.
“If the DUI reports are true, being a legend doesn’t excuse reckless behavior — Tiger Woods should be held accountable like anyone else,” one person wrote on X.
“Really sad how Tiger Woods can never learn smh,” another site user chimed in.
“I have to ask; am I the only one who thinks Tiger Woods needs to give up his car keys?” a third person wrote. “And with his $$$ he could be driven anywhere & everywhere he needs to go. JT too. People…use your head for something other than a hat rack.”
Tiger Woods Has Been Arrested for DUI in Past, Was Involved in Car Crash in 2021
GettyProfessional golfer Tiger Woods.
The Athletic reported that Woods’ breathalyzer test showed he had not been drinking. However, officers at the scene said he displayed “signs of impairment,” which implies police believe other substances could have been a factor.
“Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment,” Budensiek said, per The Athletic. “They did several tests on him. He did explain the injuries and surgeries he had, we did take that into account. But they did do some in-depth roadside tests, and when it was determined he was taken under arrest and taken to the Martin County Jail.”
Police arrested Woods on charges of DUI in 2017 as well, which he ultimately blamed on unexpected effects of pain medication. He was also involved in a serious crash south of Los Angeles in 2021, during which police said the car Woods was driving was likely moving at a “relatively greater speed than normal.”
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