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Published 15:43 15 Jun 2026 GMT
Eric Trump has dismissed screenshots of an alleged conversation with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, insisting the messages were fabricated and generated using artificial intelligence.
Trump, 42, the son of President Donald Trump, serves as executive vice-president of the Trump Organization. He has frequently represented both the family business and his father's political interests at public events, and was among the high-profile guests in attendance at the White House for UFC Freedom 250.
The controversy began after Cormier shared a screenshot on X that appeared to show an account claiming to belong to Trump asking whether any fighters on the UFC Freedom 250 card were injured and whether any bouts would be "rigged". The post was later deleted.
Alongside the screenshot, Cormier wrote: "I'm probably going to get a lot of flak for bringing this to light, however I refuse to stay silent. Shame on anyone trying to ruin this beautiful event."
Trump strongly denied any involvement in the alleged exchange.
In a post on X, he wrote: "This is completely fake! I have never reached out to Daniel. In fact, this is scary."
He added: "We are aware of the fake, AI generated screenshots being circulated online. I have never spoken to Daniel. He has since deleted his post, which confirms it was clearly fabricated."
Cormier also appeared to reject the authenticity of the messages, posting: "are people this dumb?" Trump later replied: "thanks Daniel".
The disputed posts surfaced ahead of UFC Freedom 250, an event held at the White House on Sunday. The occasion took place on President Trump's 80th birthday and formed part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.
Eric Trump attended the event in Washington DC, where he watched the action from the South Lawn of the White House.
Cormier, 47, is a former UFC light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion and worked on the broadcast as an analyst throughout the event.
He is one of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts, having enjoyed a Hall of Fame-worthy career that saw him capture both the UFC light-heavyweight and heavyweight titles.
Since retiring from competition, he has become a prominent part of the promotion's broadcast team, regularly providing analysis and commentary for some of the sport's biggest events.
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Published 14:03 15 Jun 2026 GMT
Barron Trump made a rare public appearance on Sunday, towering over both of his parents, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, at a UFC event held on the White House lawn, which has prompted many social media users to say the same thing.
The 20-year-old NYU student attended the UFC Freedom 250 fight with a longer, more tousled hairstyle, and the event coincided with his father’s 80th birthday.
A White House pool reporter said Barron took his role seriously, greeting supporters who came up to the President. He now lives in Washington, DC, after transferring to NYU’s local DC campus for his sophomore year.
Barron is rarely seen at White House events or family gatherings. His last public appearance alongside his mother and some of his siblings was at the State of the Union address in late February, and he also missed this year’s Easter Egg Roll, which is often attended by presidential children.
On Sunday, he was joined by his half-siblings Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Ivanka Trump, along with their spouses Bettina, Lara, Michael Boulos, and Jared Kushner.
Barron skipped the tie for the outdoor event but wore a jacket despite temperatures hovering near 80 degrees after sunset.
His appearance came months after he was praised by a judge for helping alert emergency services during an attack on a woman he knew.
The woman was being assaulted while FaceTiming Barron, and Judge Joel Bennathan later said: “Mr Trump properly and responsibly, despite being in the United States, made sure the emergency services here were called and he told them what he had seen,” Bennathan said. Barron had called a 999 operator from Florida and said: “I just got a call from a girl - she’s getting beat up.”
Barron has also shown more political involvement in recent years. He attended his first Trump rally in July 2024 at his father’s Doral golf course in Miami, just days before the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
His appearance has prompted discussion on social media, with many users making similar comments, with some even questioning whether it is really him.
One X user wrote: “His face is fatter did he gain weight. He looks different?”
Another said: “Ain’t no way that’s Barron Trump.”
A third added: “You can definitely tell who his father is without needing an introduction.”
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Published 13:20 14 May 2026 GMT
A lip reader has revealed the alleged "concerning comment" Donald Trump made to his son while attending a golf tournament this week.
The 79-year-old president was at the LIV Golf event at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, where he watched from behind bulletproof glass alongside Eric Trump.
According to professional lip reader Nicola Hickling, one private exchange between the pair appeared to offer a glimpse into Trump’s feelings about his upcoming birthday.
Hickling claimed Trump spoke candidly with Eric about turning 80 on June 14.
According to her, he said: "Yes, we were talking and he said, 'Dad, you know you're going to be 80 years old.' After he said this, I felt old," per The Mirror.
The president reportedly did not specify which of his sons had made the original comment.
Hickling also claimed the president then joked: "You're only as old as you feel, right?" while wagging his finger at the 42-year-old.
The same event also sparked a debate about Trump’s height.
Eric is reportedly just over 6ft 4in, while Trump is listed at around 6ft 3in.
But in footage from the event, the president appeared visibly shorter than his son and was occasionally seen looking upward while speaking to him.
"Eric Trump: 6' 4. Donald Trump: Definitely not 6' 3," one person wrote.
"Eric Trump is supposedly 2 inches taller than his father. Is he standing in a hole?" another joked.
Eric accompanied his father overseas during the president’s state visit to China.
He arrived in Beijing alongside his wife, Lara Trump, as part of the US entourage.
The 42-year-old currently oversees many of the Trump family’s investments, including ventures tied to real estate and golf, while also shifting focus toward cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Lara, a former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, now hosts the Fox News program "My View with Lara Trump".
According to Reuters, the Trump Organization said the couple attended the China trip in a personal capacity.
"[Eric] does not have business ventures in China nor plans on doing business in China,” spokeswoman Kimberly Benza said, per SCMP.
"He will not be participating in private meetings, but will instead stand alongside the president to mark this historic occasion."
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Published 13:34 15 Jun 2026 GMT
UFC Freedom 250 took place on Sunday night (June 14) at the White House, in commemoration of the USA's 250th birthday and also for Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
As expected, controversy sparked at the event with millions of viewers watching, and one fighter made an outlandish comment that stole headlines.
Josh Hokit emerged victorious against Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout, and the 28-year-old took the opportunity to fire shots at none other than Michelle Obama - for some reason.
First, he shot an insult at a potential opponent in Alex Pereira, saying: “Alex Pereira I wanna chama on your mama”.
He then said to conclude the post-fight interview on Sunday: "Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?"
But now, a lip reader has decoded what Trump said to the fighter after his controversial comment.
At the star-studded event, which had the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Tyson Fury in attendance, it was an exchange between Trump and Hokit that made headlines.
Moments after Hokit's win by technical KO, Hokit was interviewed by UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan, who prepared for some controversial comments.
Rogan was shocked and swiftly moved on, saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, Josh Hokit.”
It isn't known why Hokit hit out at the former First Lady, though he is known for his unique personality.
After this, a lip reader noticed Trump speaking to Hokit after the UFC event, which was held at the White House for the first time, decoding what was said.
Speaking to the Daily Star, Jeremy Freeman revealed what was allegedly said between the pair.
The President, who after having a chain put around his neck by the fighter, allegedly said: “Too kind, thank you. You are the champion.”
The event was part of the Trump administration’s celebrations of the USA’s 250th birthday, with the sports event on the White House's lawn producing several shocking sights.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio compared the event to the groundbreaking moon landings in 1969. No, seriously.
Speaking at the event, he said: “When President Kennedy announced that we were going to put a man on the moon and return him safely to the earth, no one thought that was possible, and we did it,
“We are a nation founded on doing what no one else dared to do, and no one else aspired to do. And at some level, that’s what this whole company, what UFC has been.”
Some experts have claimed that the UFC fights may be symbolic of what MAGA and Trump stand for.
Sociology professor at SUNY Brockport, Kyle Green, told the Financial Times: “The UFC is probably the most visible Maga-coded thing there is right now.
"On the superficial level, it is about beating the other person up, about saying you are stronger, and saying you are tougher.”
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Published 17:21 17 Nov 2025 GMT
For months, the internet has been buzzing over the mysterious moment at Donald Trump’s inauguration when 19-year-old Barron Trump leaned in and whispered something to Joe Biden.
Social media went absolutely wild, with theories ranging from the hilarious to the outright bizarre – did he drop some savage insult? A cryptic message? Or just whisper sweet nothings? Now, Eric Trump has finally spilled the beans, and the truth is far more wholesome than the memes suggested.
Back in January, Barron approached Biden and outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris inside the Capitol Rotunda. He shook hands with both before leaning in to whisper something to the then-president.
Cameras caught the exchange, and almost immediately, the internet erupted. Twitter, X, and TikTok were flooded with guesses, jokes, and even wild claims that Barron had told Biden to “go f*** himself”. Naturally, people were desperate to know what the teenage Trump had actually said.
Fast-forward to last week, when Eric Trump joined Megyn Kelly for a live take of her show in Miami. Eric revealed that the whisper was polite, respectful, and essentially something along the lines of, “Congratulations, and best of luck to you.”
That’s it. No shade. No secret political jab. Just a courteous remark from one man to another in a tense moment.
Eric even joked that while Barron might think certain things in his head, he’s too well-mannered to say them out loud. He laughed off the wild claims from media appearances suggesting Barron had thrown shade at the president, adding that the kid’s upbringing clearly keeps him grounded.
Social media reactions to the revelation were mostly positive, praising Barron for what was a genuinely classy move. Many pointed to Melania Trump’s influence, saying it was clear the teenager had been raised with a strong sense of respect and decorum.
One user commented, “Such a good young man… that gesture says it all. Well done Melania,” while another called Barron “a true gentleman.”
Since the inauguration, Barron has largely kept a low profile. Reports suggest he’s had a tricky adjustment back at school, with some peers allegedly giving him nicknames or teasing him.
One story even claimed he had to shut down an entire floor of Trump Tower for a private date, though this was reportedly for safety reasons.
Regardless, the President said during a recent golf outing that Barron is “doing good”, showing that all is well at home.
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Currently, Barron is studying business at NYU’s Stern School of Business and is expected to graduate in 2028.
While that whisper caused a minor internet storm, it turns out it was just a polite “good luck” - an awkward, high-pressure moment handled with unexpected class.
In a world of viral chaos, it’s refreshing to see some genuine respect and manners win the day.
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Published 15:10 03 Jan 2018 GMT
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