US Edition"Tiger Woods Got some Difficulty" - President Trump Reacts to the 15-Time Major Champion's Accident in Florida
Trump expressed sympathy for Woods following a rollover crash and DUI arrest; Woods faces misdemeanor charges in Martin County, Florida, authorities said.
- On Friday, March 27, golfing legend Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a rollover car accident. Authorities charged him with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
- While Woods blew a "triple zero" on a breathalyzer, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek reported that investigators observed signs of impairment at the scene. Woods refused a urinalysis at the Martin County Jail.
- Following similar charges in 2009 and 2017, this incident marks at least the third DUI-related arrest for the 50-year-old. Woods, currently dating Vanessa Trump, also sustained severe injuries in a 2021 Los Angeles rollover crash.
- President Donald Trump commented on the crash Friday, calling Woods a "very close friend" and stating he feels "so badly." Trump added he knows the athlete has "some difficulty."
- The crash complicates Woods' efforts to return to competition after back surgery. He competed in the TGL Finals on Tuesday and faces a decision deadline regarding the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy.
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The Independent (US)Donald Trump reacts to Tiger Woods car crash: ‘He’s got some difficulty’
Woods has been arrested for driving under the influence following the crash in Florida
Trump calls Tiger Woods 'amazing man' after golfer arrested on suspicion of DUI
President Donald Trump praised golf legend Tiger Woods as an “amazing man” on Friday after Woods was involved in a car crash and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Jupiter Island, Florida, where Woods was involved in a two-car rollover crash. Both drivers were uninjured, authorities say. Trump, speaking shortly after the crash was reported, described Woods as a close friend. “I fee…
Trump Reacts to Tiger Woods' DUI, Says Golf Star Has Some 'Difficulty'
President Donald Trump expressed concern and sympathy for Tiger Woods following reports of the golf star’s DUI arrest and rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida. “I feel so bad. He’s got some difficulty,” Trump, 79, told reporters when asked about the incident on Friday, March 27. “There was an accident, and that’s all I know.” “A very close friend of mine, he’s an amazing person, an amazing man,” Trump continued. “But some difficulty. I don’t w…
Trump Reacts To Tiger Woods' Rollover Crash As Golfer Faces DUI Charge: 'Very Close Friend Of Mine'
President Donald Trump addressed the daytime rollover crash involving Tiger Woods on Friday that resulted in the 15-time major winner being arrested on a DUI charge after authorities suspected he was driving impaired. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Miami, the president spoke briefly about Woods. He said he was only aware of the accident at the time he made his remarks. "I feel so badly. He's got some difficulty," Trump said. "There was …
Donald Trump on Tiger Woods' car crash: 'I feel so badly'
The golfer crashed his car in Florida on Friday, and was subsequently arrested and charged with a DUI.Tiger Woods and President Donald Trump in 2019Credit: Brendan Smialowski / AFP via GettyDonald Trump is reacting to the Florida car crash involving his "very close friend" Tiger Woods.On Friday, at approximately 2 p.m. on Jupiter Island, the legendary golfer's Land Rover hit a pressure cleaner truck and rolled over on its driver's side, with Woo…
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