LONDON — Barron Trump, the 19‑year‑old son of U.S. President Donald Trump, reportedly helped save a woman’s life by contacting emergency services after witnessing her being attacked by her ex‑boyfriend during a FaceTime call, court proceedings in London revealed this week.
Prosecutors in Snaresbrook Crown Court told jurors that the alleged assault occurred in the early hours of January 18, 2025, when the unnamed woman called Trump on FaceTime while being beaten by 22‑year‑old Matvei Rumiantsev, who is accused of assault, actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, perverting the course of justice and two counts of rape — charges Rumiantsev denies.
According to police testimony and a recording played in court, Trump dialled the United Kingdom’s emergency number 999 from the United States after hearing the woman’s screams and realizing she was in danger. He provided her address and urged operators to send help immediately. “I just got a call from a girl I know. She’s getting beaten up,” Trump said in the call.
Body‑worn camera footage from responding officers was also presented, showing police arriving at the woman’s residence and being informed someone in the United States had alerted them. The woman confirmed her connection with Trump when police asked her to call him back.
In court, the woman said Trump’s intervention was lifesaving, describing his call as “like a sign from God.” Defence counsel challenged portions of her account, including allegations of repeated rape, suggesting possible fabrication — claims she strongly denied under cross‑examination.
The case has attracted significant media attention due to both the international nature of the emergency call and the involvement of a presidential family member. Proceedings are ongoing as the court continues to hear evidence.
