Trump meets with teen lifeguard who saved child from pounding surf

Washington Post Politics Monday 17 August 2026, 19:07 UTC By Kyle Melnick 1 min read

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President Donald Trump recognized lifeguard Ryder Williams, 16, in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon, about three weeks after Williams saved a child from pounding waves in Santa Cruz, California. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVETrump meets with teen lifeguard who saved child from pounding surf First-year lifeguard Ryder Williams, 16, said in the Oval Office that he hopes his actions inspire others to "look out for everybody around you."

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