Eric Trump dragged into UFC fight rigging row after viral message claim

Daniel Cormier (Image Source: Getty)

Eric Trump has strongly denied claims that he privately contacted UFC commentator Daniel Cormier before UFC Freedom 250. The controversy began when a screenshot appeared online showing an alleged conversation between Trump and Cormier.

The messages suggested that Trump had asked whether any fighters were injured and whether any bouts on the White House card would be fixed.The screenshot spread across social media and triggered widespread discussion among MMA fans. However, both Trump and Cormier later distanced themselves from the messages. Trump called the screenshots fake and claimed they were created using artificial intelligence. Cormier later removed his original post and appeared to question why people believed the images were genuine.

The incident happened just hours before the historic UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Eric Trump says viral screenshots were fabricated

Eric Trump responded publicly after the screenshots gained attention online. The son of US President Donald Trump stated that he had never contacted Daniel Cormier and described the images as entirely fabricated.

In a post on X, Trump said the screenshots were not real. He insisted that he had never exchanged messages with the former UFC champion.

He added that the circulation of AI-created content online was concerning and warned people against believing everything they see on social media.Trump also noted that Cormier had removed the original post, which he viewed as further proof that the screenshots were not authentic. Shortly afterward, Cormier appeared to reject the claims as well. Without directly discussing the messages in detail, the UFC commentator questioned why anyone would believe such content and suggested that people were being too quick to accept unverified information.Trump later thanked Cormier publicly, bringing the brief online dispute to an end.The controversy unfolded ahead of UFC Freedom 250, a landmark event staged at the White House as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence. Eric Trump attended the event in Washington, D.C., while Cormier worked as part of the UFC broadcast team providing analysis and commentary throughout the card.The UFC has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.Talking about the UFC 250 main event, Justin Gaethje ended Ilia Topuria's winning streak of 17-0. Gaethje defeated Topuria in round four after El Matador submitted.