United States President, Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
President Donald Trump has said he will host a 16-year-old lifeguard, identified only by the first name Ryder, at the White House alongside his family and the boy he rescued from rough surf off the California coast, to award him a top civilian honour, citing the teenager’s bravery in the water.
Trump made the pledge on Tuesday via a post on X.com, describing the teenager’s actions as brave and deserving of recognition.
“We’re going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!” Trump wrote.
The President’s remarks followed a similar call by his son, Eric Trump, who had shared a video of the rescue on X on Monday, urging that the teenager be given the country’s highest civilian honour. Related News VIDEO: Trump jokes about seeking another presidential term EU to pay ‘very big price’ for Google fine, says Trump Trump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APM
