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Trump Invites Seabright Beach Lifeguards to White House

8/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump met lifeguard Ryder Williams and Nathanial Rai in the Oval Office after the rescue at Seabright Beach, California.
Trump said he would invite Williams to the White House for an honor, noting Eric Trump called the rescue “the highest honor.”
California lawmakers are reviewing a bill to make lifeguards first responders, which State Senator Laird says would require training comparable to the eight-month peace-officer program.

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U.S. President Donald Trump met lifeguard Ryder Williams and Nathanial Rai in the Oval Office after the rescue at Seabright Beach, California.
Trump said he would invite Williams to the White House for an honor, noting Eric Trump called the rescue “the highest honor.”
California lawmakers are reviewing a bill to make lifeguards first responders, which State Senator Laird says would require training comparable to the eight-month peace-officer program.