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Daniel Cormier's X Account Hacked, AI Deepfakes Involve Eric Trump

Daniel Cormier's X Account Hacked, AI Deepfakes Involve Eric Trump

First seen 15 Jun 2026, 17:38 UTC

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ThreatCluster June 16, 2026 at 17:12 UTC
  • Daniel Cormier's X account was hacked, resulting in fake messages involving Eric Trump.
  • Eric Trump confirmed the messages were AI-generated deepfakes and denied any communication with Cormier.
  • The incident raises concerns about misinformation and potential insider trading in sports.

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier's X account was hacked, leading to the circulation of fake direct messages that appeared to show Eric Trump soliciting insider information about UFC Freedom 250. Cormier denied the authenticity of the messages, stating they were fabricated and a result of the hack. Eric Trump also responded, confirming that the screenshots were AI-generated deepfakes and that he had never communicated with Cormier. The incident raised concerns about the implications of deepfake technology in misinformation and potential insider trading. Cormier deleted the original post shortly after sharing it, and the UFC declined to comment on the situation. The incident highlights ongoing issues with cybersecurity and the manipulation of digital communications.

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Timeline

2026-06-15
Cormier's account hacked
Daniel Cormier's X account was hacked, leading to the posting of fake messages with Eric Trump.
Nytimes
2026-06-15
Eric Trump denies messages
Eric Trump stated on X that the messages were AI-generated deepfakes and he never spoke to Cormier.
Cybernews
2026-06-15
Cormier deletes original post
Cormier deleted the initial post containing the fake messages shortly after posting it.
Nytimes

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