Trump felicitates lifeguard who saved Indian American kid from surf waves

On Monday, President Donald Trump honored a 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder Williams, at the Oval Office for rescuing a 10-year-old Indian-American boy, Nathaniel Rai, from dangerous surf waves at a California beach last month. The Trump family welcomed Williams, his parents Shane and Shannon, and his sister Layla, along with the boy's father Sumit Rai and another lifeguard, Aaron Bonin, who also assisted in the rescue.

During the event, Trump congratulated Nathaniel, saying, "I want to congratulate Nathaniel Rai for coming through an ordeal. That means you are going to have good luck in life." He joked, "You are very lucky I was not on service that day." Trump praised Williams for his quick thinking and bravery during the incident, stating that God was watching over Nathaniel during the rescue.

Williams recounted the event, explaining that he observed the child drifting in ankle-deep water about 20 yards from his assigned station. He immediately acted, using his training to quickly rescue Nathaniel. Nathaniel's father, Sumit Rai, expressed his gratitude to the lifeguards for saving his son's life.

Trump invited the family to tour various rooms in the White House, including President Abraham Lincoln's bedroom, where the president signed the Emancipation Proclamation.