Trump Hosts Hero Lifeguard Ryder Williams and Nathaniel Rai

A young American hero. 🇺🇸

16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams courageously saved 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai on a California beach. Today, President Trump recognized him for his bravery in the Oval Office. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kXSkw6IZQE

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 17, 2026

.@POTUS hosts hero lifeguard Ryder Williams and the young man he saved, Nathaniel Rai, in the Oval Office.

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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 17, 2026

.@POTUS recognizes Ryder's parents and others who influenced his life and taught him the selflessness and courage it takes to pull off such an heroic rescue 🇺🇸 https://t.co/qlgyPNZBGL pic.twitter.com/s9fZT2RlTc

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 17, 2026

.@POTUS: "What you did was incredible — and everybody saw it." https://t.co/qlgyPNZBGL pic.twitter.com/c2vP5NLKGG

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 17, 2026

.@POTUS: "He's a real hero. It's an amazing thing. And he's a real lucky guy, too. God was watching you, right?" https://t.co/qlgyPNZBGL pic.twitter.com/O0nUX9NqB7

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 17, 2026

It's great that President Trump honored Ryder Williams and the other heroes assisting in the rescue of Nathaniel Rai.

They deserve to be recognized. They save lives.