On Thursday, President Trump welcomed golf legend and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Tiger Woods to the White House during a reception honoring Black History Month. The event, held in the East Room, celebrated black leaders, celebrities, and athletes.
President Trump previously awarded Tiger Woods the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, in 2019 during his first term, following Woods’ victory at the 2019 Masters tournament.
President Trump ???? @TigerWoods ???????? pic.twitter.com/0z6hKRj3kJ
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2025
Also in attendance was rapper Kodak Black, whom the President had pardoned after gun-related charges. Kodak later endorsed President Trump for reelection in 2024.
Kodak in the People’s House ???????? pic.twitter.com/oZNktx5Zqx
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2025
According to XXL magazine, rappers Lil Boosie and Rod Wave were also expected to attend the event.
Kodak Black, Lil Boosie and Rod Wave are expected to be among the attendees at the White House's Black History Month celebration today, the Associated Press reports. pic.twitter.com/gUOrsNiMIF
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 20, 2025
During the reception, President Trump honored Tiger Woods, who initially hesitated to speak until the crowd chanted, “Tiger, Tiger, Tiger!”
