March 31, 2026, 4:33 p.m. ET
President Donald Trump is not among those admonishing Tiger Woods or expressing fear after the famed golfer’s latest car accident.
Trump told the New York Post he spoke to Woods after the golfer was arrested for suspicion of DUI following a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27.
“I think he’s doing great, he’s doing good,” Trump told the New York Post during a phone interview. But Trump, referring to Woods’ physical ailments over the years, also said the golfer, “lives a life of pain.”
Woods also has a history of incidents when he’s been behind the wheel of a car.
Woods, 50, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in 2017 and suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle car crash in 2021. He also was cited for careless driving in 2009 after crashing into a fire hydrant and tree in front of his home in Florida.
Sports figures and prominent sports commentators expressed concern about Woods’ driving history.
A Breathalyzer test showed no signs of alcohol in Woods’ system, according to police records. But he refused to take a urine test that can detect prescription medications and illegal drugs, according to probable cause affidavit released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
“He tested negative for alcohol, as you know,’’ Trump said, “and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg.’’
Trump also added: “He doesn’t have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain.”
Investigators said they found two hydrocodone pills in Woods’ pocket after the crash, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Hydrocodone is an opioid that “treats severe, chronic pain,’’ according to the Cleveland Clinic, which also reports, “It is prescribed when other pain medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated.’’
Woods told investigators he took prescription medication and informed them he’s had “seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg,’’ according to the probable cause affidavit.
Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

















