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Eric Trump and Daniel Cormier address viral White House UFC exchange

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:18 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Eric Trump and Daniel Cormier address viral White House UFC exchange
Summary

Eric Trump and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier commented on a deleted exchange that suggested Trump sought insider information about UFC matches. Cormier had posted the exchange on social media but quickly retracted it, calling it fabricated. Trump affirmed that he never contacted Cormier and referred to the messages as fake. The incident occurred before the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, which experienced weather delays but is currently taking place. Dana White is expected to address the controversy during the post-fight press conference.

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  • •Eric Trump disputed claims of a conversation with Daniel Cormier.
  • •Daniel Cormier deleted a post regarding alleged rigged fights.
  • •UFC Freedom 250 event is currently underway after delays.
  • •Dana White may comment on the situation after the fights.
Latest Updates
  • 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Trump says 'rigged' UFC fight messages were AI fakes
  • 6:13 AMBBC Sport — Eric Trump says 'rigged' UFC fight messages were AI fakes
  • 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Trump breaks silence on allegedly asking Daniel Cormier about rigged Freedom 250 event
  • 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Trump, Daniel Cormier break silence on viral UFC White House ‘rigged fights’ exchange
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The Freedom 250 controversy moved from fight-week speculation to a direct denial after Eric Trump responded to claims involving Daniel Cormier. The allegation centered on a purported deleted post from Cormier, the former UFC champion and broadcaster, which was said to show a message asking whether any fights on the White House card were rigged.

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Before the historic UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on Sunday, June 14, there was plenty of drama. From weather delays to eyebrow-raising messages on social media involving Eric Trump, fans were left with questions. UFC commentator Daniel…

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Eric Trump says screenshots showing an alleged conversation with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, which appeared to show Trump asking whether any fights at the White House event would be rigged, were fabricated.

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