Published July 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Trump to award presidential civilian honor to teenager who rescued boy from waves
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President Trump announced he will award a high civilian honor to a 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued a young boy from large waves. The teen will be brought to the White House for the ceremony.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 22 hr ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
