Barron Trump played a crucial role in saving a friend’s life during a disturbing incident involving her ex-boyfriend, Matvei Rumianstev, 22. The dramatic events unfolded when the woman, who has chosen to remain unnamed, contacted Barron via FaceTime in a moment of crisis, revealing that she was being assaulted.
While in the United States, Barron, 19, immediately responded by dialing 999, the UK emergency services number, and conveyed the urgency of the situation to the operators, stating, “I just got a call from a girl I know. She’s getting beaten up.” He provided her address and urged the police to hurry, emphasizing the severity of the emergency.
During Rumianstev’s trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, the woman recounted to the jury how Barron’s quick thinking was instrumental in her survival, describing the call she made in January as “a sign from God.” Bodycam footage from the police showed that they were alerted by someone in the U.S., but it was not initially revealed to her that it was Barron who made the call. Upon speaking to the officers, she disclosed her connection to Barron Trump, prompting them to ask her to confirm this with him directly.
The officers instructed her to reach back out, and she could be heard asking Barron, “Did you call the police or anything?” Barron replied, “I had someone call the police,” further explaining that he only saw her ceiling on the video call, which lasted a brief 10-15 seconds before disconnecting. He narrated how he heard his friend screaming and crying, which motivated him to reach out to emergency services instead of confronting the attacker directly.
Barron Trump has been noted for his ability to connect with younger voters, a trait acknowledged by his father, former President Donald Trump, who linked Barron’s insightfulness with contributing to his successful campaign in the 2024 election. Barron’s involvement in campaign strategies included advising on key popular podcast appearances, demonstrating his ability to engage with Generation Z effectively.
In addition to his political engagements, Barron, now a sophomore at New York University’s DC campus, has aspirations in the business realm. He briefly launched a luxury real estate venture, Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., last year in Wyoming. Although this project was put on hold for the duration of the 2024 campaign to minimize media distractions, Barron has indicated plans to resume the venture, focusing on high-end developments across several states, including golf courses and properties in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
This incident not only highlights Barron Trump’s quick actions during a life-threatening scenario but also underscores his emerging role in both political and entrepreneurial spheres.