Trump weighs in on miracle Santa Cruz beach rescue by ‘heroic’ lifeguard — and teases huge reward

President Donald Trump praised a 16-year-old lifeguard for a miracle rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. The teen lifeguard dove into the water, fighting powerful tides to bring a young boy safely back to shore. In a post on X, Trump described the lifeguard's actions as heroic and stated his intention to provide a huge reward, which includes inviting the teenager and his family to meet with him for official recognition.