Tiger Woods DUI Bodycam Shows Him Claiming He Was “Talking to the President” Moments After Crash
Tiger Woods is once again at the center of controversy after newly released body camera footage from his recent DUI arrest shows the golf icon telling officers he had just been “talking to the president” moments after a vehicle crash that led to his arrest.
Bodycam Footage Captures Key Moment After Crash
The footage, obtained by Fox News Digital, shows Woods on the phone shortly after his vehicle rolled over in a crash. He is seen walking away from the immediate scene while speaking on the call before being directed by an officer to return. Woods complies, ends the call, and then makes a statement that has quickly drawn attention.
“Yeah, I was just talking to the president.”
The remark came calmly and without elaboration, leaving unclear whether he was referring directly to Donald Trump or speaking more loosely. The comment, however, did nothing to alter the trajectory of the situation.
Arrest Despite Zero Alcohol Reading
Woods was arrested for driving under the influence following the incident, though a breathalyzer test reportedly showed “triple-zero” results, indicating no measurable alcohol in his system. Despite that, officers noted visible signs of impairment during their interaction with him.
According to law enforcement, Woods was found in possession of hydrocodone, a prescription opioid commonly used for pain management. He told officers he takes multiple medications and referenced a long history of serious medical issues, including multiple back surgeries and more than 20 procedures on his leg following his 2021 crash.
The presence of prescription medication, combined with observed impairment, formed the basis for the DUI charge.
Trump Responds as Personal Ties Resurface
Following the incident, Trump publicly defended Woods, emphasizing his ongoing physical struggles and dismissing any suggestion of alcohol abuse. The two have maintained a long standing relationship, with Trump awarding Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.
Their connection has taken on renewed visibility in recent months, as Woods has been linked to Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of the president and mother of his granddaughter. Trump described Woods as a close friend dealing with chronic pain, framing the situation as a medical issue rather than a substance abuse problem.
A Pattern of Health Struggles and Legal Trouble
This latest incident adds to a complicated chapter in Woods’ post career life, marked by significant injuries, multiple surgeries, and prior legal issues tied to driving under the influence. While alcohol was not detected in this case, the circumstances echo past incidents where impairment, regardless of source, placed both Woods and others at risk.
The bodycam footage, now public, underscores a moment that blends celebrity, power, and vulnerability: one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, standing on the side of the road after a crash, invoking the president while facing arrest.
As the case moves forward, the legal focus will center not on who Woods claimed to be speaking with, but on whether he was fit to drive and whether his long standing reliance on prescription medication continues to pose a danger behind the wheel.
