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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

Over $200K raised for woman burned on Chicago train who was featured in Trump’s Thanksgiving speech

More than $200,000 has been donated to the young woman who was set on fire while riding a Chicago train after President Donald Trump slammed her assailant in his Thanksgiving speech.

Bethany MaGee, 26, was riding the CTA Blue Line, through the Loop section of the city, on November 17 when she was set on fire by a man who allegedly has a lengthy criminal history that includes dozens of arrests.

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