Trump Vows White House Honor for 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Who Saved Boy
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Trump Vows White House Honor for 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Who Saved Boy

Trump promises to bring the teenage lifeguard and his family to the White House, possibly with the child he rescued, to award a high civilian honor.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 28, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump pledged to award a 16-year-old lifeguard a high civilian honor at the White House after the teenager rescued a drowning boy. Trump made the promise in a post on Truth Social, calling the young man heroic and brave. Trump said he would invite the lifeguard and his family, and perhaps the boy he saved, to the ceremony.