It is no secret that Tiger Woods has turn out to be Donald Trump’s unlikely BFF (a lot to Elon Musk’s dismay, most likely), however nobody may have predicted that he could be romantically concerned with a Trump — or no less than a former one. In case you have not heard, he and Vanessa Trump, Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife, are apparently head over heels in love, and whereas MAGA land is likely to be cheering, the remainder of us are side-eyeing and questioning if that is actually going to final.

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Rumors of Woods and Vanessa courting circulated in March 2025, roughly a month earlier than they hinted that they have been a pair. On the time, the Each day Mail revealed that the 2 had truly been seeing one another since late 2024. “Tiger and Vanessa have been seeing one another since simply earlier than Thanksgiving. She involves his place on Jupiter Island. They don’t seem to be dwelling collectively,” a supply dished. “They simply love hanging out, having dinner and schmoozing collectively. They’re sticking near house, have determined to not make it a factor and exit in public. Not simply but anyway.” However the secret did not keep secret for lengthy, with Woods discovering himself hard-launching their romance on-line. “Love is within the air and life is healthier with you by my aspect!” he wrote on Instagram, together with footage of them canoodling. “We look ahead to our journey by way of life collectively.”

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Candy? Completely, though it is form of a left-field transfer — even for the lover boy who’s Woods. And whereas we’re not right here to rain on anybody’s parade, let’s not fake that their newfound romance is a certain factor simply but. Even some consultants appear to assume so. In spite of everything, Woods’ romantic historical past is peppered with one too many purple flags, and Vanessa’s previous just isn’t precisely scandal-free, both.

You technically do not want your mates’ blessing so far somebody you fancy — particularly for those who’re somebody like Tiger Woods. However that does not imply their opinions do not matter, notably once they’re reportedly questioning your newest flame. Rumor has it that Woods’ inside circle is not precisely thrilled about his budding romance with Vanessa Trump, and so they’re already bracing themselves for what they assume is an inevitable messy implosion.

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In line with Radar, Woods’ buddies are involved he is leaping into one thing he is not prepared for — emotionally and bodily. “Tiger is in a really susceptible state proper now,” an insider dished to the outlet. “The previous couple of years have been extremely powerful. And Vanessa’s an actual dynamo. She lives a really fast-paced life-style and there are issues he will not be capable to sustain together with her.”

However the purple flags do not cease there. The supply mentioned that there is additionally concern in regards to the athlete’s well being, contemplating that he is been coping with a string of accidents since 2021. And whereas Vanessa is seemingly glad tending to him now, his pals are questioning whether or not that is simply new-relationship power taking on. “Tiger’s not some previous man who simply sits round moping all day, however he does have a reasonably low-key life. And Vanessa’s recognized to be an actual jet-setter,” the insider added. “She’s not somebody who’s going to stay round if she’s not discovering issues thrilling. Everybody’s questioning how lengthy it will likely be earlier than she drops him like a scorching rock.”

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Tiger Woods could have a legendary golf profession, however his courting historical past has been filled with scandals. Whereas married to Elin Nordegren, he famously admitted to dishonest on her with a number of ladies — and even went so far as coming into rehab for intercourse habit. In an unique interview with Nicki Swift, Susan Trombetti, matchmaker and CEO of Unique Matchmaking, dished that whereas Woods’ intentions with Vanessa Trump seem like clear, his dishonest previous could finally hang-out their relationship.

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“Whereas I do not at all times subscribe to the saying ‘as soon as a cheater, at all times a cheater,’ I do assume on this case, sadly, it can at all times be the backdrop,” she defined. “There are one-time cheaters, after which there are gamers. Whereas Tiger Woods is not precisely a participant, he’s not a one-time cheater. No matter his concern is, it’s so pervasive that I do not assume he would ever fully stop dishonest.” In actual fact, Trombetti even labeled Woods as “one of many 5 forms of guys you must run from as a result of this can be a deadly flaw.”

To be honest, his subsequent romances with Lindsey Vonn and Erica Herman did not blow up over dishonest — or no less than not that we all know of. “He can use them as examples of relationships with out points involving betrayal of belief and dishonest which may help construct belief that he’s a modified man,” Trombetti added. “However it may be a lingering downside. I can not think about that not at all times being at the back of their thoughts holding a lady again in a relationship at occasions.” Nonetheless, per the Each day Mail, Vanessa is “unworried” about Woods’ previous, so whether or not his historical past will have an effect on their relationship stays to be seen.

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Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump knew what they have been moving into. Each have lengthy been public figures and a part of high-profile romances, so that they probably knew that entering into one other one would by no means be a quiet affair. However whereas they’re used to the eye, Susan Trombetti notes that it’ll nonetheless probably have an effect on their relationship dynamic.

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“Being within the public eye is a stressor. In the event that they wish to put it behind them, it will not be attainable. The general public by no means forgets and they’re going to at all times be scrutinizing him and any relationship. He won’t ever reside this down,” she solely informed Nicki Swift, though she famous Vanessa could deal with the chaos higher than Woods. “I do not assume outdoors scrutiny goes to have a lot of an impression on his relationship with Vanessa Trump. She is used to coping with the press and the general public, the identical method Lindsey Vonn was used to it. I believe they need to preserve their heads down, benefit from the relationship, ignore the chatter, and simply say it is up to now regardless that the remainder of us keep in mind.” And in the event that they intend on staying collectively for the lengthy haul, Trombetti means that they ignore what the tabloids say as early as now and belief nobody however one another.

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As for the explanation why he went public within the first place? A former employees member informed the Each day Mail that he simply needed to get it over with. “I do know that Tiger did not wish to share the information. However now that he has, there needs to be some aid. Now he can simply go and reside his life,” they mentioned. Not less than he is aware of the best way to get forward of controversy now!

Whereas Tiger Woods already used the L-word in his arduous launch with Vanessa Trump, sources say that the true nature of their relationship is something however — no less than as of this writing. Shortly earlier than they grew to become public, insiders informed People who their relationship is “very informal” and that Vanessa just isn’t precisely the sort to go all in proper off the bat.

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“Vanessa has at all times gone for guys who’re both well-known or have one thing huge going for them,” the supply shared, including that she can be not the sort to publicize a relationship if she may help it. In spite of everything, other than her marriage with Donald Jr., she was additionally reportedly concerned with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio. “She is snug with that, however she’s not a lady who desires to be within the limelight. She just isn’t a shrinking violet however is discreet and sensible and a superb mom,” the supply added. “That has come first in her life.”

Will they make it previous all these purple flags? That is TBD for now, however no less than there are lots of people of their nook, with Donald Trump surprisingly being certainly one of their prime fanboys. Who would have thought? “I really like Tiger and I really like Vanessa,” he informed reporters on the White Home, including that Woods even delivered the information to him personally. “He informed me about it, and I mentioned, ‘Tiger, that is good, that is good.’ I am very glad for each. Simply allow them to each be glad,” the president dished. “Allow them to each be glad. They’re each nice.”

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