Woman Set on Fire on Chicago Subway: Trump Criticizes City Leadership as Suspect With 72 Prior Arrests Faces Terrorism Charges

Nov 26, 2025 05:37 pm CST

A 26-year-old woman was deliberately set on fire aboard a CTA Blue Line train in Chicago by a man with 72 prior arrests. President Trump criticized city leadership, calling Chicago "out of control" while offering federal assistance. The suspect, Lawrence Reed, now faces federal terrorism charges for the attack that left victim Bethany MaGee with severe burns. Despite his extensive criminal history dating back to 1993, Reed has served only about 2.5 years in prison.