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Trump Honors Lifeguard Hero

Trump praised a California teen lifeguard after he rescued a boy from dangerous surf.

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Updated Jul 28, 5:28pm ET

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to invite 16-year-old California State Parks lifeguard Ryder to the White House and consider him for a high civilian honor after a video of his rescue in Santa Cruz went viral. Ryder rescued a 10-year-old boy Saturday at Seabright State Beach after the child was swept into 8-to-10-foot surf. Video showed Ryder holding the boy in pounding waves as they struggled through the water. The rescue drew national attention after Eric Trump shared the footage on X.

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