Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, spoke out for the first time on social media Friday since Tiger Woods’ recent DUI arrest in Florida.
The post appeared early Friday morning on Trump’s Instagram
Stories, showing her and Woods reclining together on a hammock with the caption, “Love you.” It was the same photo Woods had previously
shared on X when he announced their relationship in March 2025, writing, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”
Trump’s post came only days after she and her daughter, Kai Trump, were spotted at the Golf League championship in Florida, where Woods competed. The pair had been photographed cheering from the stands.
Trump’s comment follows a tumultuous week for Woods, whose
arrest drew headlines. Woods, 50, was taken into custody on March 27 in Jupiter Island, Florida, on suspicion of driving under the influence after his vehicle struck a pickup truck’s trailer, causing it to roll over, according to a sheriff’s report released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities found two hydrocodone pills in Woods’ pocket and noted multiple signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and sluggish movements, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office affidavit said. Although a breathalyzer test indicated 0.0 alcohol content, Woods reportedly refused a urine test—a misdemeanor under Florida’s recently updated law. He was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, then released on bail roughly eight hours later.
Woods later entered a not guilty plea and filed paperwork to waive his appearance at his April 23 arraignment hearing. In a
statement posted to X on March 31, Woods said he was stepping away from golf “to seek treatment and focus on my health,” adding, “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.” He concluded by telling his six million followers, “I am committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally,” and asked for privacy.
President Donald Trump also addressed Woods’ situation this week. Speaking to the New York Post,
he said, “I think he’s doing great, he’s doing good,” noting that the golfer tested negative for alcohol and faces “tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg.”
Woods’ injuries have been well-documented. He told deputies that chronic pain and mobility issues resulting from past surgeries—seven on his back and more than 20 on his legs—affected his ability to complete field sobriety tests. He asked to sit on a patrol vehicle’s bumper for part of the evaluation due to his limp and ankle problems.
Sheriff Deputy Tatiana Levenar, who conducted the DUI investigation, described Woods’ condition as impaired in the arrest affidavit, stating, “Based on my observations of Woods, how he performed the exercises and based on my training, knowledge, and experience, I believed that Woods normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle.”
Woods’ arrest reverberated across the golf world. PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp released a
statement shared on X, saying, “My thoughts are with him and his family as he takes this step, for which he has my full respect and support.” The PGA TOUR released a similar
statement, emphasizing Woods’ “impact [that] extends far beyond his achievements on the course” and pledging “full support as he takes this important step.”
