Published on: June 15, 2026, 07:44h.
Updated on: June 15, 2026, 07:44h.
- Eric Trump refutes claims of sending direct messages regarding UFC betting
- Daniel Cormier’s deleted post emerged just prior to a White House event
- The validity of the alleged conversation on X is still debated and unverified
Eric Trump has rejected allegations of sending messages to UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, which purportedly sought insider insights about the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event, particularly concerning potential “rigging” of fights.
An image of the alleged messages was shared and shortly removed from Cormier’s X profile on June 14, just before the White House event commenced.
“I may face backlash for bringing this forward, but I can’t remain silent… It’s disgraceful to undermine such a fantastic event,” commented Cormier’s account prior to deleting the post.
‘Are UFC Fights Manipulated?’
The account then purportedly revealed a direct messaging exchange between Cormier and what seemed to be Trump’s verified profile.
“Is there anything you can share about the fighters competing tomorrow? Which one do you think will win?” posed the supposed Trump account.
“Haha, I prefer to remain neutral but I enjoy watching Nickal fight,” Cormier reportedly responded.
“Are you betting on any of the bouts?” inquired the Trump account.
“Nope, I actually can’t place bets on any events,” was the reply.
The alleged Trump account then probed regarding fighter injuries.
“Not sure why you’re asking, but I believe everyone is fit,” Cormier replied.
“Let’s get straight to it,” stated the Trump account. “Are any of the fights tomorrow fixed? I have my eyes on the Lopes fight and think an upset could be realistic.”
Cormier explicitly denied any fights being fixed, expressing his shock at the suggestion.
Post Viewed by Many
The post was taken down within minutes, yet it had already been seen by multiple MMA journalists and organizations, including AJ Perez from Front Office Sports and Adam Martin from Sportsnet.
The fundamental question revolves around the authenticity of the conversation—was it a genuine exchange, or could it have been created using a DM simulator from a hacked account?
As speculation intensified, Cormier chose not to directly confirm the legitimacy of the messages. Instead, around 90 minutes later, he tweeted: “Do people really believe this nonsense?”
Then came an official denial from Trump.
“We recognize the fake, AI-generated images circulating online,” stated the undoubtedly real Eric Trump. “I have never communicated with Daniel. He has since removed his post, which clearly indicates it was fabricated.”
As of this writing, Cormier has not publicly discussed how the screenshots were posted from his account.