Donald Trump's son has leaked who will fight on the UFC White House card, revealing three huge names.
The UFC are planning to stage a historic card at the White House next year to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Several fighters are eyeing a spot on the bill, including former UFC champion Jon Jones, who announced his plans to return to the Octagon following his retirement.
Jones wants to face UFC light-heavyweight king Alex Pereira, who is also keen on the match-up.
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But whether Dana White will place Jones on the card remains to be seen after saying he doesn't trust putting him on it.
Eric Trump, however, insists Jones must compete on the White House show.
"Jon Jones has to fight," he said on the Full Send Podcast. "I would love to see him. You know what? It's funny. He put up a tweet the other day where he had like one spot left on his wall. He had all the titles and then he had one spot left and he took a picture of it. So, I feel like he has one left in him. And man, if there's ever one that you're going to do, it's the White House."
Eric is also under the impression that Conor McGregor will be on the White House card.
"I think you're going to see McGregor at that one," he added. "I've gotten to know McGregor pretty well and he's a great guy."
McGregor hasn't fought since his defeat to Dustin Poirier back in July 2021 but is aiming to make his comeback at the White House.
Bo Nickal, who returns to action at UFC 322 later this month, has been backed to fight at the White House, with Eric wanting a 'great American card' and a 'good American showing'.
"I'd love to see some of the other guys," he continued. "We've become pretty close to Bo Nickal. He's a hell of a fighter. This kid was like undefeated at Penn State, right? I mean, this was like the true like American champ."
Why doesn't Dana White trust Jon Jones for the White House card?
White is reluctant to put Jones on the White House card following the Tom Aspinall episode, where 'Bones' refused to face the Brit in an undisputed showdown.
The American was involved in prolonged discussions with the UFC but failed to reach terms on a deal despite the promotion meeting his demands.
When asked what Jones needs to do to secure a fight at the White House, the UFC chief said: "What do you think Jon would do in the next couple of months that would make me trust putting him on the White House card?"
He added: “I already said I don’t trust him, and you’re asking me, 'What could he do for me to trust him in the next three months. You don’t trust him!'
"I haven’t talked to him at all. I would not bet on it. If I have to make odds, it’s a billion to one I put Jon Jones on the White House card."
When is the UFC White House event?
The date of UFC's proposed event at the White House has yet to be officially announced.
However, despite July 4 landing on a Saturday, it has been reported that the event will be on June 14, 2026.
The White House card could serve as the promotion's International Fight Weekend event, which typically happens in late June/early July.
Topics: UFC, Donald Trump, Conor McGregor, Jon Jones
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