Source: BroBible
Summary
Eric Trump allegedly sent DMs to UFC commentator Daniel Cormier asking if any fights at UFC Freedom 250 were “rigged”. Cormier shared a screenshot of the DMs on social media, but deleted the post shortly after. MMA journalist Adam Martin and Front Office Sports reporter AJ Perez confirmed that the post was real, but Martin suggested that Eric Trump’s account may have been hacked. The authenticity of the DMs is unclear due to the ease of creating fake screenshots with AI.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name. Eric Trump’s alleged DMs to Daniel Cormier are the latest example of a public figure seeking inside information. The UFC is no stranger to controversy, and this incident adds to the drama surrounding the event. The post was quickly deleted, but not before it was screenshotted and shared by others. The authenticity of the DMs may be in question, but the drama is all too real. And in the age of AI, who needs actual evidence when you can just create your own?
Author: Evan Null
