In a dramatic development at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has emerged as a key witness in a serious criminal case involving allegations of assault and sexual violence. The court proceedings revealed that Trump’s youngest son contacted London police from the United States after reportedly witnessing a friend being violently attacked during a video call in January 2025.
The case centers on Matvei Rumiantsev, a 22-year-old Russian national facing multiple charges including assault, two counts of rape, intentional strangulation, and perverting the course of justice. The alleged victim, who remains anonymous under UK law, reportedly connected with Barron Trump through social media prior to the incident.
According to evidence presented to jurors, Trump placed a call to the woman on January 18, 2025, which was unexpectedly answered by a shirtless man with dark hair. Trump described to investigators how the camera view momentarily showed the victim being struck while crying, with the entire disturbing interaction lasting approximately five to seven seconds. Recognizing the urgency, Trump immediately directed his American friends to contact London’s Metropolitan Police via emergency services.
A transcript of the 999 call released by the Crown Prosecution Service captures Trump’s urgent plea for help: ‘I’m calling from the US, I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up. This was happening about eight minutes ago. I just figured out how to call someone. It’s really an emergency.’
In subsequent written testimony provided on May 2, Trump characterized what he witnessed as ‘very brief indeed but indeed prevalent,’ noting he hadn’t expected the call to be answered due to the time difference between the countries.
The court also heard contrasting accounts of the relationship dynamics involved. Rumiantsev acknowledged in testimony that he had become aware of the woman’s friendship with Trump in October 2024 and admitted to feeling upset about their communication. Body camera footage presented as evidence captured the alleged victim describing Rumiantsev’s behavior as ‘jealousy, controlling of who I can be friends with.’
Rumiantsev denied all charges while acknowledging an argument in November 2024 during which he damaged the woman’s air fryer and kettle. He claimed he contacted police himself over concerns for her welfare after receiving concerning messages.
The trial continues as prosecutors present evidence dating between November 2024 and January 2025, with Barron Trump’s testimony playing a central role in the proceedings.