# Trump tells rescued girl, 10, he might not have made her rescue

While meeting a 10-year-old child who was saved from drowning by a teenage lifeguard, President Trump said he was unsure he would have attempted the rescue himself. The offhand remark drew attention for its unusual tone in a feel-good moment.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/trump-oval-office-california-resuced-teen-viral) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:19:10 GMT