President Trump says a teen lifeguard from Santa Cruz, California, who helped save a child during a viral rescue will receive the “highest civilian honor.” Multiple outlets report that Trump described the teen’s actions as extraordinary, noting that the lifeguard repeatedly disappeared beneath crashing waves while attempting to rescue the child. The reporting attributes the comments to Trump speaking on Tuesday and says he intends to bring the teen and his family to the White House for the recognition. One account describes Trump saying the ceremony could include the boy who was saved. The coverage also characterizes the situation as a high-profile rescue that drew public attention after the incident went viral online. While the sources agree on Trump’s pledge of the honor and the planned White House visit, they provide limited additional details about the specific award process or date. Overall, the reports focus on Trump’s public statement, the teen’s role in the rescue, and the intended national recognition for the lifeguard and his family.