Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of the US President, has been hailed as a hero in a London court after his quick thinking during a FaceTime call saved a young woman from a violent assault by her ex-boyfriend.

The details emerged at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where the jury heard a chilling 999 call placed by Barron from the United States. He had been video-chatting with the victim when he witnessed Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, launch a brutal attack.

"She is Getting Beaten Up"

The court played the recording of Barron’s calm but urgent voice speaking to a London emergency operator at 2:23 AM. "I just got a call from a girl I know. She’s getting beaten up," he reported. When the operator pressed him for details, the President’s son insisted, "It’s really an emergency, please. I got a call from her with a guy beating her up."

Police rushed to the address in East London to find the victim injured and distressed. Bodycam footage captured the surreal moment she told officers, "I am friends with Barron Trump, Donald Trump’s son."

The Accused

Matvei Rumiantsev, a Russian national, is facing charges of rape, intentional strangulation, and assault. Prosecutors allege he was driven by jealous rage over the woman’s friendship with the younger Trump. He has denied the charges.

• The Evidence: The FaceTime call provides real-time witness testimony from one of the most protected individuals on earth.
• The Heroism: In a world where bystanders often just watch, Barron’s decision to call 999 across an ocean likely prevented a tragedy.

A Global Spotlight on Domestic Violence

The involvement of the First Son has catapulted a domestic abuse case into global headlines. It serves as a powerful reminder of the role technology plays in modern safety—and danger. For the victim, Barron was not a political figure, but simply the friend on the other end of the line who didn't hang up.