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Tiger Woods Faces DUI Charges Amid Criticism and Support

4/1/2026

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Tiger Woods (the professional golfer) faces charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test after a high-speed crash.
Hydrocodone, a prescription opioid, was found in his possession.
Stephen A. Smith criticized Woods, calling him an 'addict' amid a history including a 2017 DUI.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support, saying Woods lives in pain but does not have an alcohol problem.

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Story summary

Tiger Woods (the professional golfer) faces charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test after a high-speed crash.
Hydrocodone, a prescription opioid, was found in his possession.
Stephen A. Smith criticized Woods, calling him an 'addict' amid a history including a 2017 DUI.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support, saying Woods lives in pain but does not have an alcohol problem.