In a dramatic courtroom revelation, Barron Trump, the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump, may have played a crucial role in saving a woman's life through a timely police intervention. The incident unfolded during a late-night video call last January, with details emerging during proceedings at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London.
Video Call Witness to Alleged Attack
According to court testimony, Barron Trump was engaged in a video conversation with a woman who cannot be named for legal reasons when he witnessed a disturbing scene unfold. The court heard that during this call, Trump observed Matvei Rumiantsev, a 22-year-old Russian citizen residing in east London, repeatedly punching the woman in what appeared to be a violent assault.
Emergency Response at 2:23 AM
Minutes after witnessing the alleged attack, the then-18-year-old Trump placed an urgent call to London's emergency services. In audio played to the court, Trump could be heard telling the operator: "I just got a call from a girl I know. She's getting beaten up."
The call, made at 2:23 AM on January 18, 2025, captured Trump providing the woman's address and emphasising the gravity of the situation. "It's really an emergency, please," he told the operator. "I got a call from her with a guy beating her up."
Police Response and Bodycam Evidence
When Metropolitan Police officers arrived at the woman's property, bodycam footage captured significant moments of the interaction. The woman informed officers: "I am friends with Barron Trump, Donald Trump's son." One officer can be heard remarking: "So apparently this informant from America is likely to be Donald Trump's son."
In the presence of responding officers, the woman called Trump back, allowing him to explain directly what he had witnessed during their earlier video conversation. He described seeing her crying and being attacked during the call.
Defendant Faces Multiple Charges
Matvei Rumiantsev faces serious charges including two counts of rape, intentional strangulation, perverting the course of justice, assault, and actual bodily harm. He has entered not guilty pleas to all charges.
The court heard that Rumiantsev allegedly became jealous of Trump's relationship with the woman and grew angry when Trump attempted to call her earlier that evening.
Woman's Testimony of Gratitude
During cross-examination, the woman offered powerful testimony about Trump's intervention. "He helped save my life," she stated. "That call was like a sign from God at that moment."
Following the alleged assault, the woman reported to police that she had been raped twice by Rumiantsev. When defence barrister Sasha Wass KC suggested the account might be fabricated, the woman responded firmly: "I didn't invent that. That would be completely evil and disgraceful toward people who have been in that situation."
Emergency Call Details Revealed
Further details emerged from Trump's emergency call, during which he apologised for what he perceived as rudeness after declining to answer certain questions from the operator. When asked how he knew the woman, Trump responded: "I met her on social media. She's getting really badly beat up and the call was about eight minutes ago, I don't know what could have happened by now."
The case continues at Snaresbrook Crown Court, with proceedings shedding light on both the alleged crimes and the unexpected international dimension brought by Trump's intervention.
