Trump meets teen lifeguard and boy saved in viral ocean rescue at Oval Office

Trump met with Ryder Williams, 16, and his family, as well as Nathaniel Rai-who was swept into the ocean by a wave-and his family. 

The rescue drew national attention when it was captured on video.

"It's an honor to be with Ryder Williams," Trump said in the Oval Office. "I understand he was a winner right from the time they first saw him as a lifeguard. He saved this young gentleman who I had a long talk with."

Trump praised Williams, saying, "What you did was incredible and everybody saw it." He said the teen was an inspiration for young Americans.

"In those dangerous moments that we have, we always try to fall back on our training," Williams, who aspires to become a firefighter, told reporters. "We are trained so well by many to handle that situation as best we can."

Nathaniel's father, Sumit Rai, who was also in the Oval Office, thanked Williams, saying he's "beyond grateful" for the rescue of his son.

The teen's action showed how important lifeguards are, Trump said.

"Maybe lifeguards don't get the credit they deserve," he said.