Eric Trump claims DMs to Daniel Cormier allegedly seeking inside UFC info were fake

A controversy erupted surrounding UFC Freedom 250 at the White House when commentator Daniel Cormier posted screenshots of alleged direct messages from Eric Trump, President Trump's eldest son, asking whether upcoming fights were rigged and specifically inquiring about the Lopes fight with financial implications. Cormier, working commentary duty for the event, captioned his since-deleted post emphasizing his commitment to the sport's integrity and refusing to tolerate insider manipulation.

Eric Trump flatly denied the allegations, claiming the screenshots were fabricated and accusing Cormier of sharing fake, AI-generated images. He stated he had never contacted Cormier and called the situation "scary." Trump's subsequent posts doubled down, asserting awareness of the fabricated screenshots circulating online and noting that Cormier's deletion of his original post confirmed the material was clearly false. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about deepfakes and misinformation in the digital age, even at high-profile sporting events.