An American who sustained a facial stab wound while intervening to protect two women from groups of immigrants in Germany believes the U.S. could benefit from a tougher immigration stance similar to Trump’s for public safety.
John Rudat, a 21-year-old model and paramedic traveling in Germany, experienced an alarming incident over the weekend, attributing it to the country’s open border policies.
While riding a tram in the scenic city of Dresden, he noticed a group of immigrant men harassing two women nearby. When he stepped in to help, one of the men turned on Rudat, leading to a confrontation.
“I heard a distinct sound. I glanced to my right and saw a man with a brutal look on his face. He raised his hand and cut me across the face,” he recounted to GB News.
“It was a shock. I never imagined a knife attack would happen to me. It seems like this issue is just getting worse.”
When asked whether he thought Germans would support a stricter immigration approach like that of President Trump, Rudat replied:
“I think people in Germany want to feel secure while using public transportation, and I hope the German government and citizens agree with that sentiment.”
Rudat mentioned receiving messages from “hundreds of people” in Germany expressing concerns about declining public safety in recent years.
“People say they are scared to ride streetcars, and just look at the injury on my face,” he added.
So far, police in Dresden have arrested one suspect in connection with the attack on Rudat, an American tourist.
This individual was apprehended after trying to flee the scene following the stabbing but was released after a few hours, with authorities claiming there wasn’t enough evidence against him regarding the actual stabbing incident.
Following increased scrutiny on the case, the Syrian migrant was arrested again after more suspects were sought.
Despite suffering significant injuries requiring emergency surgery, Rudat maintains a positive outlook about his situation. He told Sachsen TV that he feels no pain and even takes pride in his injury. He has received considerable support from the local community in Dresden.
