Eric Trump found himself having to speak out about a strange UFC cheating rumor that blew up online during a big White House event

It all started on Sunday at a highly anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship gathering held right at the White House. The event was part of the Freedom250 celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, and it drew President Donald Trump, his family, and plenty of other notable faces. While the fights themselves were the main attraction, some unexpected drama spilled over outside the octagon.

Just before the action kicked off, screenshots of what appeared to be private messages between Eric Trump and former UFC champion Daniel Cormier started making the rounds on social media.

In those alleged exchanges, Eric seemed to be inquiring about fighter injuries and even asking if any of the bouts might be rigged. One message reportedly said something like he was eyeing the Diego Lopes fight and thought an upset could be a good betting opportunity.

Cormier supposedly pushed back hard, saying none of the fights were fixed and that he was shocked anyone would even ask. Soon after, he shared the screenshots on his X account with a note about not staying silent on anything that could hurt the sport he loves. The posts spread like wildfire, sparking heated discussions among UFC fans and political watchers alike.

Eric Trump quickly fired back, calling the whole thing completely fake and insisting the screenshots were made with artificial intelligence. He said he had never reached out to Cormier at all and described it as scary how easily this kind of misinformation can circulate. He also pointed out that Cormier later deleted the post, which he took as confirmation it wasn’t real.

Things got even murkier when Cormier seemed to step back from the viral claims. He posted something that left people wondering if his account had been hacked or if the images were fabricated from the beginning. A few MMA journalists said they caught the original post before it vanished, which only added more fuel to the speculation.

At this point, there is no solid evidence that the messages were genuine. Both Eric Trump and Daniel Cormier have publicly denied their authenticity, yet the story has become one of the biggest talking points around the star-studded UFC event, leaving fans split and hunting for the truth.