After Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump went Instagram official a few days ago, Donald Trump weighed in on what he thinks of the couple’s romance.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently addressed the budding romance between his former daughter-in-law Vanessa Trump and golf star Tiger Woods. Seated in the White House Oval Office, Donald shared what he thinks of their relationship after a reporter asked the politician about it. His comments follow Ivanka Trump’s statement about the couple’s romance.
Reflecting on the union, Donald didn’t shy away from offering his full support. “Well, I love Tiger and I love Vanessa,” he began, warmly acknowledging both individuals.
He also took a moment to revisit Vanessa’s past with his son, Donald Trump Jr., expressing that their marriage had been deeply impacted by external pressures. “I happen to think the relationship was hurt very badly by the witch hunt that went on,” he said, referencing the political scrutiny surrounding his son at the time.
Still, he held no bitterness over how things unfolded. “They broke up, you know, quite a while ago, which was to me, very sad ’cause I think they’re both great,” he added. Donald also shone a spotlight on the five “incredible” kids Vanessa and Donald Jr. share.
As for Tiger, Donald described him as “a fantastic guy and a fantastic athlete,” revealing that the golf icon had personally told him about the budding relationship months ago.
He recalled his reaction, “Tiger, that’s good, that’s good.” His sentiment was simple and unshakable, as he expressed, “Let ’em both be happy. Let ’em both be happy. They’re both great.”
Donald’s remarks come mere days after Tiger himself quietly made headlines with an Instagram post shared on March 24, 2025 — a heartfelt relationship confirmation that brought his romance with Vanessa into the public eye.
In one photo Tiger shared of him and his love, the couple appears deeply at ease, lounging together outdoors on a hammock. Vanessa, clad in a white tank top, rests her head affectionately on Tiger’s shoulder while he leans back in a hoodie and baseball cap, both shaded by mirrored sunglasses.
Surrounded by tropical greenery, the moment radiates serenity and closeness — an unspoken confirmation of their bond.
The cover image presents a more polished look at the couple’s connection. Standing side by side with their arms wrapped around each other against a sunlit white wall trailing with green ivy, Tiger Woods and Vanessa flash soft smiles at the camera
Alongside the post, Tiger penned a caption that left no room for speculation. “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,” he wrote.
His post garnered a flurry of reactions, with one standing head and shoulders above the rest — Ivanka Trump’s. She wasted no time leaving a message for the couple in the post’s comment section.
Reacting to the couple going Instagram official, Ivanka penned, “So happy for you both! 🥰🥰.” While social media often blurs the line between public and private, Tiger and Vanessa appear determined to navigate their new relationship on their own terms.
As previously reported, Tiger and the Trump family have long shared a bond through golf. Before he and Vanessa went public and prior to Donald’s recent remarks about their relationship, speculation continued to grow about the duo’s romance.
Both Tiger and Vanessa reside in Florida, and golf runs deep in the Trump family. Vanessa’s daughter, Kai Trump, is an accomplished young golfer. She competes in championships and often plays with her grandfather.
An insider revealed that Donald and Tiger have maintained a close relationship for years, noting that the celebrated golfer received the Medal of Freedom from the president in 2019.
Tiger has also expressed appreciation for Donald’s contributions to golf. “Tiger speaks privately about liking Trump and what he’s done to promote golf,” the source added.
In February 2025, the golf icon attended a Black History Month event at the White House, where he was seen wearing the Presidential Medal of Freedom he received from Donald. Additionally, sources claim Donald has extended an invitation for Tiger to join him and Kai for a round of golf at his Florida club.
Tiger and Vanessa began making headlines for their new romance earlier this year (2025). According to a report from the Daily Mail published on March 13, the 49-year-old golfer and Vanessa, 47, have been quietly dating since late last year (2024).
Both live just 20 minutes apart in Palm Beach, Florida. Their children — Tiger’s son Charlie Woods, his daughter Sam Woods, and Vanessa’s eldest daughter, Kai — attend The Benjamin School, a private institution.
Previously, witnesses spotted them together at a golf tournament, fueling speculation. A source told Daily Mail, “Tiger and Vanessa have been seeing each other since just before Thanksgiving. She comes to his place on Jupiter Island. They’re not living together. She comes over maybe a few nights a week.”
The source added that they enjoy each other’s company, often sharing dinners and conversation. At that time, they decided to keep things private and had chosen to stay out of the public eye.
Despite the attention surrounding their romance, Vanessa’s ex-husband isn’t bothered. A source close to the Trump family told People that Donald Jr. is “cool” with the pair dating. He and Vanessa were married for 12 years before divorcing in 2018.
Meanwhile, aside from Donald and Ivanka, other Trump family members and the former couple’s five children reportedly know about Vanessa and Tiger’s relationship.
The New York Post reported that Tiger and Vanessa’s relationship began as a friendship. “But it’s not too serious, it’s heading in that direction, though,” a source mentioned previously. While they were taking things slowly, the source believed it had the potential to become “something really serious and permanent.”
“They have a lot in common. They’ve both gotten used to public scrutiny. They both know how to keep their private life private. They’re both parents,” the source added.
What Tiger admires most about Vanessa is that she isn’t drawn to his popularity. “Fame doesn’t interest her; that’s what he likes best about her,” the source explained, adding that she would date him even if he weren’t famous.
Before reports of their romance resurfaced, Vanessa was seen in the background of a photo taken on February 16 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. The image showed Tiger alongside Kai during the final round of The Genesis Invitational, further fueling speculation about his and Vanessa’s growing connection.
