Tiger Woods arrest video shows golf icon saying he just spoke to "the president"
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Tiger Woods told police he was speaking with the president before his Florida DUI arrest.
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Tiger Woods told police officers at a Florida car crash scene that he had "just talking to the president" while being arrested for DUI, according to video evidence obtained by CBS News. The comment raises questions about Woods's state of mind at the time, though it remains unclear whether he was referring to President Trump or another figure. Woods's arrest represents a significant moment for the golf legend, who has faced legal and personal challenges in recent years. The incident adds another chapter to Woods's troubled history involving driving-related incidents, most notably a 2009 accident outside his home that sparked public scrutiny. The case is still developing, and the implications of Woods's statement may become clearer as legal proceedings advance.
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