In a dramatic courtroom testimony, a woman has revealed how Barron Trump, the son of former US President Donald Trump, intervened to save her life during a violent domestic assault. The emotional account emerged during proceedings at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, where the woman described the 19-year-old's actions as nothing short of miraculous.
FaceTime Call Turns Into Lifeline
The woman, whose identity remains protected by the court, explained that she had placed a FaceTime call to Barron Trump in January 2025 during what she described as a terrifying attack. Her ex-boyfriend, 22-year-old Matvei Rumianstev, had allegedly become violent after growing jealous of her friendship with the president's son.
"I called him on FaceTime earlier," she told authorities, according to court testimony. "I am friends with Barron Trump, Donald Trump's son." What followed was a brief but crucial 15-second connection that would change the course of events.
Emergency Response Across Continents
Barron Trump, upon answering what he expected to be a routine call, found himself witnessing a violent assault in real time. "I picked up the phone expecting a nice hello or something," he later recounted. "I just saw a ceiling and could hear screaming. I could see a guy's head on the phone, and then the camera turns to her crying and getting hit."
Without hesitation, the young Trump contacted emergency services in the United Kingdom, providing clear details to the 911 operator. "I just got a call from a girl I know. She's getting beaten up," he told the operator, according to court reports. After providing the woman's address, he emphasized the urgency: "It's really an emergency, please. I got a call from her with a guy beating her up."
Police Response and Bodycam Evidence
Bodycam footage played in court captured the moment police officers arrived at the scene, informing the woman that someone from the United States had contacted them about her situation. One officer can be heard telling a colleague, "So apparently this informant from America is likely to be Donald Trump's son."
The officers asked the woman to call Trump back to verify her account, with the footage capturing her asking, "Hello, Barron — did you call the police or anything?" His response was captured clearly: "I had someone call the police."
A Divine Intervention
During cross-examination, the woman was questioned about her characterization of Trump's actions as having "saved" her life. She remained steadfast in her testimony, declaring, "He helped save my life. That call was like a sign from God at that moment."
Trump himself reflected on his decision to contact authorities rather than intervene directly, stating, "I called you guys — that was the best thing I could do. I wasn't going to call back and threaten things to him because that would just make the situation worse."
Broader Allegations and Denials
The court heard that the woman's allegations against Rumianstev extend beyond the January assault. She testified that he had assaulted her, including strangulation, following an argument. Months later, she filed additional complaints alleging she had been raped by him twice, with the second incident reportedly occurring just hours before police responded to the January assault.
Rumianstev has entered not guilty pleas to all charges, which include:
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- Two counts of rape
- Intentional strangulation
- Perverting the course of justice
The case continues to unfold at Snaresbrook Crown Court, with the woman's testimony highlighting both the serious nature of the allegations and the unexpected international dimension brought about by Barron Trump's intervention.
