Trump has said a few different things about Tiger Woods, but the clearest recent comment was that he was “happy” for Woods and Vanessa Trump, saying he loves both of them and that they “had a great relationship.”

What he said

  • In March 2025, Trump told reporters he was pleased about Woods dating Vanessa Trump and said Woods had called him personally about it.
  • He also described Woods as “a fantastic guy and a fantastic athlete.”
  • Earlier, Trump praised Woods for not getting drawn into political controversy, saying Woods was “very smart” and “playing great golf again.”

In context

Trump has generally spoken warmly about Woods over the years, including during the 2019 Medal of Freedom ceremony, where he publicly praised him at the White House.

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