‘Evil, Lunatic’: Trump Responds To Killing Of Ukrainian Model In US, Blames Democrats

Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 04:56 IST

Brown was arrested shortly after the attack and is currently being held without bond.

The President also endorsed Republican candidate Michael Whatley for the US Senate (File photo)

US President Donald Trump on Monday responded to the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee and model Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed to death while riding public transit in North Carolina. The 24-year-old was fatally attacked on August 22 while aboard the Lynx Blue Line in Charlotte, where she was stabbed 14 times, including a fatal wound to her neck.

Calling the killing a “terrible tragedy," Trump condemned the media for what he described as a lack of coverage and pointed fingers at Democratic leaders for fostering an environment of lawlessness. “The blood of this innocent woman can literally be seen dripping from the killer’s knife, and now her blood is on the hands of the Democrats who refuse to put bad people in jail, including Former Disgraced Governor and ‘Wannabe Senator’ Roy Cooper," Trump said.

The President also endorsed Republican candidate Michael Whatley for the US Senate, urging North Carolinians to vote for leaders who would restore order. “Every State needs LAW AND ORDER, and only Republicans will deliver it!" he declared.

Zarutska had fled Ukraine in 2022 following the Russian invasion and had been living with her aunt in the US. She was returning home from her shift at Zapeddies, a local pizzeria, when she was attacked.

Surveillance footage reportedly shows 34-year-old Decarlos Brown sitting behind Zarutska in a red hoodie, suddenly pulling out a folding knife and launching the fatal assault. Law enforcement confirmed the attack was entirely unprovoked.

Trump also expressed personal sympathy, stating. “There are evil people, and we have to confront that. I just give my love and hope to the family of the young woman who was stabbed this morning or last night in Charlotte by a madman."

Brown was arrested shortly after the attack and is currently being held without bond. He has been charged with first-degree murder. Public records show he has a criminal history spanning over a decade, including recent charges for communicating threats and abusing the 911 system. His family disclosed that he has a prior diagnosis of schizophrenia and is currently undergoing a competency evaluation.

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