“Eric Trump asked broadcaster Daniel Cormier if any of the UFC fights taking place at the White House were rigged.”
Verdict
❌FalseConfidence
Solid evidence with some gaps or secondary sources.
What We Found
The claim that Eric Trump asked broadcaster Daniel Cormier if UFC fights at the White House were rigged is false. While screenshots of such an exchange were posted to Daniel Cormier's X account, both Cormier and Eric Trump have stated that the messages were fabricated and that Cormier's account was compromised.
Evidence
In June 2026, screenshots circulated on social media appearing to show an exchange of direct messages between Eric Trump and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier. In the alleged messages, an account under Eric Trump's name asked Cormier for insider information and specifically inquired if any of the fights at the 'UFC Freedom 250' event at the White House were 'rigged.' Daniel Cormier initially posted these screenshots to his X account with a caption expressing outrage, but the post was quickly deleted. Both parties subsequently denied the authenticity of the exchange. Eric Trump stated the screenshots were 'AI-generated' and 'fake,' noting he had never reached out to Cormier. Daniel Cormier later addressed the incident, indicating his account had been hacked, and publicly questioned how anyone could believe the fabricated messages, stating, 'Are people really this dumb?' Multiple news outlets confirmed that both individuals involved denied the interaction occurred.
What's Missing or Misleading
The claim omits that the original post was deleted by the account holder and that both parties involved have explicitly denied the authenticity of the messages, attributing them to a hack or fabrication.
Sources Reviewed (4)
Eric Trump Accused of Seeking UFC Fight Intel, Calls It ‘Completely Fake’
UFC White House: Eric Trump says 'rigged' fight screenshots posted by Daniel Cormier were fake
Daniel Cormier shoots down fake images of Eric Trump asking if UFC fights are rigged
Did Eric Trump ask UFC commentator Daniel Cormier if any fights were 'rigged'? What we know
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