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Barron Trump called London police after witnessing an attack, according to a trial transcript

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NBC News
January 22, 2026 4:33 PM
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Barron Trump contacted London police after witnessing a woman being assaulted, according to a trial transcript. The call, made in January of last year, was released by prosecutors as evidence in the trial of Matvei Rumiantsev, who faces charges of assault and rape.

Trump, calling from the U. S., stated he received a call from the woman who was "getting beat up" and that the incident occurred approximately eight minutes prior to his call.

He expressed urgency and a desire to help, though he initially struggled to provide specific details requested by the emergency operator, such as the victim's name and age, emphasizing that the immediate concern was the ongoing assault. The operator asked Trump to be less rude and to answer questions clearly to facilitate the response.

Trump eventually mentioned meeting the woman on social media but reiterated that the details were less important than the urgent situation. The alleged victim's identity is protected for legal reasons, and the White House declined to comment on the matter.

Who is Matvei Rumiantsev and what are the charges against him?
Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, is on trial and has been charged with assault and rape, though he denies the allegations.
Why did Barron Trump initially hesitate to provide details to the police operator?
Barron Trump emphasized that the woman was being assaulted and he believed the specific details of her identity or his connection to her were less important than the urgency of the situation.
How did Barron Trump get involved in the incident?
Barron Trump stated that he received a call from the woman who was being beaten up, and he had met her on social media.