Eric Trump and Daniel Cormier deny fake DM exchange over White House UFC event

Screenshots of a purported direct‑message conversation between Eric Trump and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier circulated online after the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on June 14, 2026. The images appeared to show Trump asking Cormier for betting tips and questioning whether any fights were rigged. Both men publicly rejected the messages as fabricated. Cormier said, “They’re not real, I can’t believe you guys believed that,” adding that his X account had been hacked. A Trump Organization spokesperson called the screenshots “AI‑generated” and “completely fake.” The UFC declined comment and the White House did not respond. The controversy sparked extensive social‑media mockery of Eric Trump, but no legal or regulatory actions have been reported.

The incident highlights concerns about misinformation and the potential misuse of alleged insider information in sports betting, though officials confirmed that no wrongdoing occurred.