President Donald Trump participates in the closing ceremony of the Patriot Games held at Spire Academy, Aug. 11, 2026, in Geneva, Ohio. Wednesday morning, pro golf legend Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving charges stemming from a DUI he received back in March. Woods was accompanied by his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, President Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law, in court as he looked to put the case behind him. Woods’ license was subsequently suspended for five years, and he also received a $1,500 fine from a Florida judge. Woods is not allowed to operate any form of motor vehicle, or he will immediately go to jail. Despite surrendering his license, the golf champion is still allowed to operate a golf cart under Florida law. During a conference, President Donald Trump addressed the case after being asked for his thoughts on Woods’ plea deal.
Doocy: Tiger Woods, who famously called you as he was being arrested, has agreed to have a suspended driver’s license for 5 years. Trump: I know Tiger very well. He’s a great guy, uh, he’s unique in so many ways, especially as an athlete, but also as a man. You know, he suffers… pic.twitter.com/9YhNnUNSR5 — Acyn (@Acyn) September 2, 2026
“I know Tiger very well. He’s a great guy, uh, he’s unique in so many ways, especially as an athlete, but also as a man. You know, he suffers great pain, great pain. It’s a very tough situation because they didn’t find alcohol on him,” Trump said. “You know, he didn’t test positive at all for alcohol. But he, because of his horrible back, because he had a, in my opinion, a bad doctor, but he had a back operation that did not work out well, and he is under pain and so it’s a tough deal when you’re taking a painkiller because you’re under pain and you have a problem and you test positive, he would have told him that. I mean, it’s a prescription painkiller… he’s just a very special guy. I’m glad that was resolved.” Woods’ longtime manager, Mark Steinberg, added, “He is continuing his treatment and prioritizing all aspects of his health,” after his court proceedings were finalized. The post ‘He’s a great guy’: Donald Trump addresses Tiger Woods DUI arrest appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.