Topics: Donald Trump, Sport
Donald Trump has spoken out about Tiger Woods and his new relationship, and revealed what the golfer told him months before making the news public.
Last week, Tiger Woods revealed that he was in fact in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, finally putting an end to the rumors about the golf legend’s love life.
Vanessa Trump is the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. and by extension the former daughter-in-law to president Donald Trump.
Vanessa was married to Trump Jr. between 2005 and 2018 and the pair have five children together.
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Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump addressed the relationship for the first time.
He explained that Woods had informed him about the budding relationship months ago and Trump noted he gave his blessing.
Speaking to reporters, he said: "He told me about it, and I said, 'Tiger, that's good, that's good. I'm very, happy for both'. But they, just let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. They're both great.”
On March 24, Woods took to his Instagram page to share a picture of himself with Vanessa with a heartfelt message.
It read: “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."
The president spoke on what he believed was the reason that his son and Vanessa separated. He suggested that the Russia collusion investigation during his first run as President had a massively negative impact on their marriage.
Trump said: “I happen to think the relationship with my son, I think I happened to think the relationship was hurt very badly by the witch hunt that went on Russia, Russia, Russia and all the crap that they put on through who knew nothing about it.
“But Vanessa and Don had a very good relationship. They have incredible children and five incredible children. All good athletes, all great students alike. Right? And, they broke up, you know, quite a while ago. And, which was to me very sad because I think they're both right."
The Robert Mueller led special counsel investigation was looking at possible Russian interference in the 2016 election. No evidence found that Trump or any of his aides coordinated with Russian officials or the government to affect the US election results.
