Tiger Woods fielded questions on Sunday about his relationship with President Trump, urging people to respect the office of the president. The comment was in response to a provocative reporter’s question that tried to get Woods to denounce Trump’s policies and feuds with NBA and NFL players. Woods was asked whether he had anything to say to people who “find it interesting” that he maintains a rather personal relationship with the president.
“He’s the President of the United States. You have to respect the office. No matter who is in the office, you may like, dislike personality or the politics, but we all must respect the office,” Woods said during a news conference just after the final round of the US PGA Northern Trust tournament.
In response to Woods’ comment, President Trump lauded the golfer for not taking a stab at him.
“The Fake News Media worked hard to get Tiger Woods to say something that he didn’t want to say,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “Tiger wouldn’t play the game – he is very smart. More importantly, he is playing great golf again!”
Trump and Woods have been golfing partners for years and have remained in touch ever since Trump took office.
“Well, I’ve known Donald for a number of years,” Woods said. “We’ve played golf together. We’ve had dinner together. I’ve known him pre-presidency and obviously during his presidency.”
By: Maytinee Kramer
