Eric Trump Denies Seeking Insider Betting Tips From UFC Fighter

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has publicly denied allegations that he attempted to obtain insider information on mixed martial arts bouts ahead of the recent UFC White House event. The claims emerged over the weekend following social media posts suggesting he had privately requested betting tips about potential fight outcomes.

The controversy began when several posts on X, formerly Twitter, claimed that former UFC fighter Daniel Cormier had shared screenshots of private messages allegedly sent by Eric Trump. In those purported messages, Trump was said to have asked for advance knowledge on fights described as “rigged,” seeking an edge for betting purposes. Cormier has not publicly commented on the authenticity of the screenshots.

Eric Trump took to social media to refute the reports, calling the allegations baseless and insisting he never engaged in any such correspondence. He did not provide evidence supporting his denial but emphasized that he follows all applicable laws and regulations regarding sports betting and insider information.

The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of gambling practices in combat sports, where the integrity of match outcomes is a recurring topic. The UFC event at the White House, which took place over the weekend, marked a rare intersection of political and sports circles. No official bodies have announced an investigation into the matter.

As speculation continues online, both the UFC and the Trump family have not issued further statements on the allegations. The story underscores ongoing concerns about how insider knowledge might influence betting markets in sports, though no concrete evidence of wrongdoing has been presented publicly.