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Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods’s shock after crash: ‘I’m being arrested?’

21 sources|Diversity: 85%|

Released bodycam footage documents Tiger Woods's immediate reaction following a car crash, capturing his interaction with law enforcement and subsequent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. The video shows Woods appearing surprised during the arrest process and mentioning he had been speaking with the president moments before the incident. Woods also expressed hope about competing in an upcoming Masters tournament.

Left· 10 sources

Left-leaning outlets emphasize the bodycam footage as a documentary record of Woods's arrest, focusing on his visible shock and confusion during the process. Several sources highlight his claim about speaking with the president as a notable detail from the encounter, treating the footage release as a significant public interest story.

Center· 2 sources

Center outlets present the bodycam release in straightforward terms, reporting the basic facts of the footage without particular emphasis on any single element. Coverage remains factual and neutral in tone.

Right· 9 sources

Right-leaning sources frame the story around Woods's statements and the sobriety testing visible in the footage, with particular attention to his mention of the president and his aspirations regarding the Masters. Some outlets emphasize the dramatic nature of the police response and the arrest procedures shown.

Key Differences

  • Left outlets focus more heavily on Woods's shock and confusion during arrest, while right outlets emphasize his statements about the president and Masters aspirations with equal prominence
  • Right-leaning coverage gives substantial attention to sobriety testing procedures and police response details, whereas left outlets concentrate more on the arrest moment itself
  • The Trump phone call claim receives varied treatment across the spectrum, with some outlets leading with it and others treating it as secondary detail

Left(11)

NBC NewsBApr 2, 3:52 PM

Bodycam footage shows the moments after Tiger Woods crash

Newly released bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods in the moments after his rollover crash. Woods was later charged with driving under the influence.

The GuardianAApr 2, 5:03 PM

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods’s shock after crash: ‘I’m being arrested?’

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CBS NewsBApr 2, 11:14 PM

Bodycam video released of Tiger Woods' arrest

Body camera footage of Tiger Woods' arrest has been released, less than a week after the golf icon was taken into custody following a car crash in Florida and charged with driving under the influence.

NBC NewsBApr 2, 8:12 PM

Tiger Woods says he was 'talking to the president' after crash

Tiger Woods says he was 'talking to the president' after crash

CBS NewsBApr 2, 11:29 PM

Bodycam of Tiger Woods arrest shows golfer being handcuffed

Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.

NBC NewsBApr 2, 6:16 PM

Video shows Tiger Woods being handcuffed after crash

Video shows Tiger Woods being handcuffed after crash

Raw StoryCApr 2, 9:56 PM

Tiger Woods called Trump between car flip and DUI arrest: report

Golf legend Tiger Woods called President Donald Trump after he flipped his Land Rover, according to body camera footage released by authorities in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Thursday. In the video,

The Daily BeastCApr 3, 1:27 AM

Tiger Woods Brags About Calling Trump Moments Before DUI Arrest

Tiger Woods spoke to his good friend Donald Trump after crashing his car—but before his DUI arrest—in Florida last week. Woods, 50, told officers he had been looking down at his phone before his Land

SalonCApr 2, 11:20 PM

“Just talking to the president”: Woods reportedly called Trump prior to DUI arrest

In newly released bodycam footage, the golf great tells police he was "talking to the president"

HuffPostCMar 30, 7:52 PM

Vanessa Trump Puts Focus On Her Kids Following Tiger Woods DUI Arrest

The president's former daughter-in-law broke her silence on social media after her golf star boyfriend's arrest in Florida.

HuffPostCMar 31, 6:34 PM

Tiger Woods' Ex, Who Smashed Car Windows To Help Him In 2009 Crash, 'Concerned' After His DUI Arrest

“She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad," a source told People.

Center(2)

Right(8)

BreitbartDApr 2, 5:38 PM

Tiger Woods' DUI Bodycam Footage Released

Police have released video of Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, showing the golf great being placed in handcuffs on the scene. The post Tiger Woods’ DUI Bodycam Footage Released appeared first on Breitbart.

Fox NewsCApr 3, 12:02 AM

Tiger Woods was 'hoping to' play in Masters before shocking DUI arrest, bodycam footage shows

Bodycam footage from Tiger Woods' DUI arrest showed him telling officers he was hoping to play in the Masters before his rollover crash in Florida.

Fox NewsCApr 2, 11:04 PM

Tiger Woods told authorities he was 'talking to the president' before DUI arrest, bodycam footage shows

Bodycam footage captured Tiger Woods saying he was "talking to the president" moments after his car crash and before being arrested for driving under the influence.

Daily CallerDApr 2, 10:39 PM

Tiger Woods Claims To Be On Phone With President Donald Trump In Crash Scene Video

'I was just talking with the president'

Fox NewsCApr 3, 12:38 AM

Police chatter frantic in harrowing moments after Tiger Woods' car crash: 911 audio

Newly released 911 audio captures police conversation after Tiger Woods' DUI car crash in Florida, when officers were unable to reach the alleged impaired driver.

Daily WireCApr 2, 1:21 PM

Body-Cam Shows Tiger Woods Undergoing Sobriety Test After Rollover Crash

Body-cam and vehicle footage released by the Martin County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office on Thursday shows the aftermath of Tiger Woods’ rollover crash last week as Woods gets searched and undergoes a so

Daily CallerDApr 2, 6:32 PM

Tiger Woods DUI Arrest Video Shows Iconic Golfer Being Handcuffed

Police appeared to remove two pills from his pockets during a search.

Washington ExaminerCApr 3, 12:31 AM

Police video shows Tiger Woods saying he called Trump after flipping car

Professional golfer Tiger Woods evidently spoke with President Donald Trump on the phone minutes after he got in a rollover car crash in Florida last Friday. In law enforcement body camera footage obt

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