Trump Honors Teen Lifeguard and Rescued Boy at White House
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Trump Honors Teen Lifeguard and Rescued Boy at White House

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President Donald Trump hosted 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Ben Hernandez at the White House on Monday, honoring Williams for his dramatic ocean rescue last month. Viral video captured Williams rescuing Hernandez from powerful waves off a California beach. The meeting took place in the Oval Office.

Footage of the rescue quickly circulated online, prompting the White House invitation. Both Fox News and PBS Newshour reported on the event, highlighting the recognition of Williams’s bravery. No right-leaning sources reported on the event beyond Fox News.

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