US EditionTrump honors Iryna Zarutska, condemns Dems who do not applaud: 'How do you not stand?'
President Trump honored the grieving mother of a Ukrainian refugee murdered on Charlotte light rail and criticized Democrats for not standing during the tribute at the State of the Union.
- On Tuesday night in Washington, President Donald Trump spotlighted Anna Zarutska during his State of the Union and said, `Ms. Zarutska, tonight I promise you we will secure justice for your magnificent daughter.`
- On Aug. 22, 2025, Iryna Zarutska, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was killed on a Charlotte light rail in the South End area after fleeing Ukraine in 2022.
- Authorities say DeCarlos Brown Jr., accused, has 14 prior arrests, served five years for armed robbery, and was recently arrested for misuse of 911 in 2025.
- During the address President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars, while North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed `Iryna's Law` restricting cashless bonds and expanding judges' pretrial authority.
- The episode has prompted national scrutiny of criminal-justice and mental-health policies, as Trump blamed `pro-crime` Democrats and falsely said the accused was an immigrant, though Brown is an American citizen.
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Trump blasts Dems for reaction to Charlotte stabbing victim’s mother at State of the Union
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Lydic Claims Dems Didn't Stand Due To Trump's 'Tyranny And Lawless Behavior'
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show host-of-the-week Desi Lydic tried to rebuke President Trump on Wednesday for condemning Democrats for not standing and applauding certain moments during his Tuesday State of the Union Address. According to Lydic, the reason they refused to stand was because of Trump’s “tyranny and lawless behavior,” but the specific situations that Lydic highlighted did not make Democrats look good, so naturally she declined to el…
Trump honors mother of Ukrainian woman killed on North Carolina train in State of the Union
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump honored the mother of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was stabbed to death while commuting on a train in North Carolina.
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