Ivanka Trump Speaks Out on Tiger Woods and Vanessa’s Relationship After Long Silence

Ivanka Trump Breaks Silence on Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump’s Relationship
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Ivanka Trump has publicly reacted to Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump’s relationship announcement, which went viral Sunday night. The golf legend, 49, and Vanessa, 47—ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.—confirmed their romance with a heartfelt Instagram post, ending weeks of speculation after DailyMail.com exclusively revealed their connection 10 days prior.

Woods shared two photos of the couple, writing: “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.” Ivanka, Vanessa’s former sister-in-law, commented: “So happy for you both” with heart emojis.

[Photo: Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump in their Instagram announcement]
[Photo: Ivanka Trump’s supportive comment on the post]

Relationship Timeline and Family Ties
The pair, both Florida residents living 20 minutes apart in Palm Beach, have reportedly been dating since Thanksgiving. Sources say they’ve kept a low profile, often spending evenings at Woods’ Jupiter Island home. Their children—Vanessa’s daughter Kai, 17, and Woods’ kids Sam and Charlie, both 16—attend the same elite $38,595-a-year school, The Benjamin School.

Despite their parents’ high-profile romance, Kai and Charlie competed separately at a junior golf tournament in South Carolina this week. Notably, Woods, Vanessa, Don Jr., and Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren were all absent. A source claims Don Jr. is “cool” with the relationship, while Elin was reportedly “amused” when Woods informed her, asking, “Seriously? A Trump?”

[Photo: Kai Trump at the Junior Invitational tournament]
[Photo: Woods and Don Jr.’s ex-wife Vanessa at a past event]

Navigating Blended Dynamics
Vanessa, a former model, finalized her divorce from Don Jr. in 2018 after 13 years of marriage. Though she’s stayed out of the spotlight since, her ties to the Trump family remain strong. Woods and Don Jr. have even golfed together recently, and Vanessa attended a TGL golf league event with Kai in February, where the teen wore Woods’ clothing line.

[Photo: Vanessa and Don Jr. together in 2015]
[Photo: Kai with Woods at The Genesis Invitational]

Woods’ Health and Career Pause
The relationship reveal comes as Woods faces a setback in his golf comeback. The 15-time major champion recently underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, sidelining him from April’s Masters. He’s since focused on recovery, with sources noting Vanessa’s support during this period.

Despite public curiosity, the couple aims to keep their bond private. As one insider noted, “They’re sticking close to home… not making it a thing just yet.”

[Photo: Tiger Woods practicing golf before his injury]

—Compiled from DailyMail.com reporting.