Trump Names 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Honorary Secret Service Agent During Congressional Address
DJ Daniel, a boy battling brain cancer, was honored by President Trump in a widely celebrated yet politically divisive moment at the State of the Union address.
- President Donald Trump introduced 13-year-old DJ Daniel, a brain cancer survivor, as an honorary U.S. Secret Service agent during his State of the Union address on March 4, 2025.
- DJ Daniel, diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and given five months to live, has defied the odds and pursued his dream of becoming a police officer, previously sworn in as an honorary officer over 900 times.
- The announcement, made with the participation of Secret Service Director Sean Curran, received a standing ovation from most attendees, though some Democrats refrained from applauding, drawing criticism from Trump allies.
- The emotional moment included DJ Daniel donning a Houston police uniform, receiving a Secret Service badge, and embracing Director Curran, as his father lifted him before the applauding crowd.
- The event reignited partisan tensions, with Democrats pointing to Trump’s budget cuts to cancer research funding, while Republicans criticized their lack of support during the ceremony.
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