Secret Service Prohibited Tiger Woods from Driving President Trump's Grandchildren: A Look at the Recent Crash and DUI Arrest
Tiger Woods was reportedly prohibited by the Secret Service from driving President Donald Trump's grandchildren before his recent crash and DUI arrest in Jupiter Island, Florida. The 15-time major champion faced charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and failure to comply with a lawful test following the accident. Woods lost control of his vehicle after clipping his Land Rover while trying to overtake a trailer towed by a lorry, causing the car to flip onto its side. Despite passing a breathalyser test, Woods refused to provide a urine sample for further testing, leading officers to suspect impairment due to medication or drugs.
Woods, who has been in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, spent time with her five children, including 17-year-old Kai, who is an aspiring golfer committed to the University of Miami. Secret Service agents had expressed concerns about Woods' driving history even before the recent crash, as Trump's extended family is entitled to protection until 2029. An unnamed source mentioned that agents were cautious about Woods driving with Vanessa Trump's children in the car, regardless of the DUI incident.
In 2017, Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a previous DUI arrest, attributing the incident to a mix of medication. He received probation for a year. In 2021, he was involved in a high-speed collision that resulted in serious leg injuries, with no drugs or alcohol detected in his system. Following his recent crash, Woods was released on bail after spending eight hours in custody and has not commented on the incident. President Trump, Vanessa's former father-in-law, expressed concern for Woods before his arrest was made public, describing him as an amazing person facing difficulties.