Once upon a time, you wouldn’t think that Tiger Woods and Donald Trump, Jr. had much in common. Sure, they’re both wealthy, but the former is a superstar golfer and the second is the first son of the United States President. They’ve lived drastically different lives for many years, so what could they really have in common?
As it turns out, they don’t have something in common so much as someone. From 2005 to 2018, Donald Trump, Jr. was married to Vanessa Trump. But they ended up getting a divorce, and now it looks like Tiger Woods (himself a rich and famous divorcee) is dating Vanessa. This would already be pretty awkward for Trump, Jr., on a good day, but Woods’ solid relationship with the President threatens to make things downright weird between Vanessa’s ex-husband and her current boyfriend.
What kind of relationship between Donald Trump and Tiger Woods are we talking about, and why will this make things so weird for Junior? Keep reading to find out!
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump: exposing a secret relationship
Rumors that Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are dating have been swirling around for months. Now, Page Six is reporting an interesting new wrinkle in this developing story. As it turns out, no less than Donald Trump himself approves of the relationship!
According to the publication, a source close to the Trump family claims that “[President] Trump knows about him dating Vanessa and is said to approve.” The source didn’t really elaborate on why Trump approves of Woods, so you might think it’s simply a matter of one rich and famous person approving of another rich and famous person. As it turns out, though, these two have a surprisingly tight relationship.
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Donald Trump and Tiger Woods are surprisingly tight
Many celebrities don’t speak openly about politics or politicians, so it can be hard to tell which ones do or do not approve of Donald Trump. According to Page Six, though, Tiger Woods is not one of the celebs who sits on the fence. Another insider confirmed to the publication that the famous golfer is actually quite fond of the president!
“Trump and Tiger are tight, and Tiger got the medal of freedom from him in 2019,” the source said. The source further claims that “Tiger speaks privately about liking Trump, and what he’s done to promote golf.” As evidence of this claim, the source pointed out that “Tiger was just at the White House during a Black History Month event” and “wore his medal to the event.”
Based on these sources, it sounds clear that Trump and Woods respect and approve of one another. Sadly, though, there’s one person Trump really doesn’t approve of, and that’s his eldest son’s latest girlfriend.
Why Donald Trump doesn’t like his son’s new girlfriend
If you haven’t been keeping up with Donald Trump, Jr.’s love life, you probably have no idea who he’s dating. The answer is Bettina Anderson, a socialite who is very well-known among Junior’s wealthy, jet-setting colleagues. On paper, they seem like a really solid match, but one person who remains unconvinced is Junior’s father.
A source close to the matter told Ok! Magazine that “Individuals close to the president have expressed growing concerns about the potential liability posed by his son’s new relationship.” The source further claims that Trump disapproves of the relationship because “Bettina’s presence is seen as a liability rather than an asset.”
Many sons would be disappointed to discover their dad doesn’t approve of their girlfriend. However, the relationship between Donald Trump, Jr. and his own famous father likely makes this news that much more devastating to the younger man.
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Donald Trump, Jr. and the search for his father’s approval
If you know anything about Donald Trump, Jr., it’s that he is always eager to earn his father’s approval. This seemingly extends to his choice of romantic partners. For example, there are persistent rumors that he ultimately broke up with Kimberly Guilfoyle because Donald Trump did not approve of her. And in a bit of bittersweet irony, there’s a strong chance that he began dating Bettina Anderson in part because she seemed like the kind of woman who would merit his father’s approval.
As one source close to the family told People, “Don Jr. has always wanted to look good in his father’s eyes. Someone like Bettina, who is and has been a model, and is in Waspy circles of Palm Beach is something that would impress him.” Unfortunately, it sounds like she didn’t impress the president at all, and this may spell major concerns for Junior.
That’s because he has to deal with more than just disappointing daddy. Because Tiger Woods and Donald Trump are so close, Junior may very well be seeing plenty of the famous golfer and his ex-wife at future events. Seeing a happy ex while knowing you’ve made your father mad…well, that’s a fate we wouldn’t wish on anyone!