Tiger Woods’ alleged criticism of Kamala Harris’ accent sparks controversy

A viral fake post attributed to Tiger Woods has been circulating on social media, claiming that the professional golfer disparaged Kamala Harris for her alleged “fake” accent. 

The post, shared by an X user named @PGATUOR, quoted Woods as saying, “Kamala's fake black accent is embarrassing and extremely offensive.” 

However, the quote was soon debunked, as the account that posted it is known to be a satirical and parody account, describing itself as the golf version of The Onion and The Babylon Bee. Despite the clarification, the fake quote sparked reactions, including from rapper Uncle Luke, who initially criticized Woods before being informed that the statement was not authentic.

The fake post emerged as Harris faced criticism from MAGA supporters for allegedly using a “fake” accent during speeches in Pittsburgh and Detroit on Labor Day. 

Videos of her speeches were widely shared, with conservative figures like Greg Price accusing Harris of being insincere and altering her speech to appeal to Black audiences. 

The controversy has drawn attention to both the spread of misinformation and the ongoing scrutiny of Harris’s public appearances.