As everybody in the sports world knows already, golf legend Tiger Woods found himself in the spotlight once again after his latest car crash in Florida. But what stood out in newly released bodycam footage wasn’t just the accident or even the arrest—it was the high-profile phone call he made in the midst of the chaos.
Woods, who has maintained a longtime friendship with Donald Trump over the years, dialed up the President shortly after flipping his SUV.
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It’s unclear why he chose to reach out to the leader of the free world in that potentially life-altering circumstance, but Tiger is seen casually conversing and ending his chat with, “Thank you so much. All right. You got it. Bye.”
He then informs a deputy, “Yeah, I was just talking with the President,” before holding up his phone as if to offer proof.
He informs those nearby that Trump was “very apologetic for what he did last night.”
Bodycam Shows Tiger Woods Calls President Trump After Crash
President Trump, a longtime golfing friend of Woods, had commented on the accident from the tarmac near Air Force One.
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“I feel so bad. He’s got some difficulty — there was an accident, and that’s all I know,” Trump said at the time. “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.”
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Additional bodycam footage shows Woods kneeling on the grass in the aftermath of the crash. The 15-time Major champion insists that he is okay, while one officer says they’ll have medical professionals check him out regardless.
Deputies reported observing signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and profuse sweating, while in the back of an air-conditioned vehicle. A search turned up hydrocodone pills in his pocket, though a breathalyzer test showed no alcohol in his system.
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Woods, according to the timeline of events provided by TMZ Sports, failed field sobriety tests following the crash and his phone call with Trump, and was arrested on DUI charges. He also received a citation for careless driving.
Woods has stated he is stepping away from golf temporarily to prioritize his health and work toward lasting recovery. A judge granted him permission to seek treatment abroad as he tries to focus on his health.
The President and Tiger share a mutual love of golf. Woods is also romantically linked to Vanessa Trump, adding another layer to their family-adjacent connection.
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