Teen Lifeguard Honored by President Trump | Amarillo News

A teenage lifeguard and the boy he saved from a deadly ocean wave got a surprise White House visit from President Trump, who called the 16-year-old hero for his calm under fire. The viral rescue video showed Ryder Williams holding onto 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai through crashing waves — even diving underwater — before being pulled to safety. Trump praised their bravery, joked he’d never handled it that well himself, and offered to show them the Lincoln Bedroom while hinting at career support for Ryder. It’s a powerful moment of national recognition for everyday courage in a crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aaa74cfc89f9010f