Eric Trump has vehemently denied allegations of attempting to rig UFC fights after screenshots circulated online appearing to show him seeking inside information from commentator Daniel Cormier. According to The Guardian, the screenshots, which were later deleted, showed messages allegedly sent by Eric Trump asking about fighter injuries and whether any matches at Sunday's White House event were fixed.
Key Takeaways
Eric Trump has denied allegations of trying to rig UFC fights after screenshots circulated online suggesting he sought inside information from commentator Daniel Cormier. Both Trump and Cormier have dismissed the messages as fake and AI-generated. The controversy arose ahead of a high-profile UFC event at the White House, attended by several tech moguls.
- Screenshots showed Eric Trump allegedly asking about rigged fights
- Both Eric Trump and Daniel Cormier denied the authenticity of the messages
- The screenshots were later deleted from Cormier's X account
- Trump Organization spokesperson also denied the posts as fake
- The event drew a high-profile audience, including tech moguls
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cormier's Initial Reaction | 1 Difference | The Guardian and HuffPost report that Cormier posted and then deleted the screenshots, while Fox News reports that Cormier denied posting them. | ▼ |
| Authenticity Of Screenshots | Broad Agreement | Both Trump and Cormier deny authenticity, call them fake. |
Cormier's Initial Reaction
▼The Guardian and HuffPost report that Cormier posted and then deleted the screenshots, while Fox News reports that Cormier denied posting them.
Authenticity Of Screenshots
Broad AgreementBoth Trump and Cormier deny authenticity, call them fake.
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Cormier initially shared the screenshots on his X account but later denied their authenticity. He stated that he was hacked and did not post the alleged interaction. According to The Guardian, Cormier wrote, "Are people really this dumb?" in response to the controversy. Eric Trump also took to X to deny the messages, calling them "completely fake" and suggesting they were AI-generated.
Fox News reported that Cormier told Fox News Digital that he did not post the screenshots and believed his account was hacked. He expressed disbelief that anyone would believe such messages were genuine. Eric Trump's spokesperson, Kimberly Benza, also denied the posts, emphasizing the dangers of AI-generated misinformation.
The controversy arose ahead of a high-profile UFC event at the White House, which coincided with Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The event drew significant attention and was attended by several tech moguls, including David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, and Kris Marszalek of Crypto.com. Despite the denials, the incident has added to the controversy surrounding the event.
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