Eric Trump has publicly denied allegations that he contacted UFC commentator Daniel Cormier regarding whether fights at a White House UFC event were rigged.

The controversy began after an X user shared what appeared to be screenshots of a deleted post from Cormier referencing a message allegedly sent by Trump asking, “Are any of the fights tomorrow rigged?

” While the authenticity of the direct message has not been independently verified, multiple media outlets reportedly confirmed that Cormier had posted and then quickly deleted content referencing the exchange.

Following the viral spread of the screenshots, which amassed millions of views in a short time, Eric Trump responded on social media with a series of increasingly detailed denials.In his first post, he described the claim as “completely fake” and insisted he had never contacted Cormier.He later posted again, suggesting that the screenshots circulating online were fabricated using artificial intelligence.In a third post, he reiterated that the alleged interaction “did not happen” and urged caution in reporting.The multiple edits and repeated posts drew criticism and mockery online.

Commentators and political observers highlighted inconsistencies in his responses, noting the rapid succession of denials and the shifting explanations involving both fake screenshots and AI-generated content.

A progressive media outlet and several social media users pointed out the evolving nature of his statements, with critics characterizing the situation as confusing and poorly handled.

The incident has fueled broader debate about misinformation, digital manipulation claims, and public figures’ use of social media to respond to controversies in real time.