13-Year-Old Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel Has a Message For Democrats After Meeting with President Trump (VIDEO)

DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old boy from Houston, Texas, has been fighting brain and spine cancer for several years. Doctors once said he only had five months to live, but he has beaten the odds and kept going. Despite his illness, DJ has a big dream—to serve in law enforcement. Over the years, police departments and law enforcement agencies across the United States have recognized his bravery and sworn him in as an honorary officer. So far, he has been honored by more than 900 different police departments across the country.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, DJ Daniel was invited to Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump honored him in front of Congress. Trump made DJ an honorary member of the U.S. Secret Service, a special law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the President and other important leaders in the country.

During the event, DJ was dressed in a Houston Police Department uniform. He stood proudly as Secret Service Director Sean Curran gave him an official badge, making him a part of the agency in an honorary way. Many people in the audience stood up and clapped for DJ to show their support and respect for his courage.

Later, DJ visited the White House, where he met President Trump in the Oval Office. DJ was excited and grateful for the recognition. He gave the President a big hug and called it the biggest honor of his life.

While many people celebrated DJ’s bravery, some Democratic lawmakers refused to stand up or clap during the event. This upset many people, including some who felt that not showing support for a child battling cancer was disrespectful.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized these Democrats, calling their behavior “shameful and disgraceful.” She said that ignoring DJ’s bravery showed they were out of touch with the American people.

The situation became even more controversial when some TV hosts made negative comments about DJ’s honor. MSNBC hosts Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow were criticized for making rude and political comments about the event. Many viewers were angry and felt their remarks were insensitive.

People on social media expressed their frustration, calling their behavior “disgusting” and “heartless.” Some even demanded that they apologize for their words.

DJ’s father, Theodis Daniel, defended his son’s honor and spoke out against the negative comments. He said that people should focus on DJ’s bravery instead of making everything about politics. He also said that no matter what others say, DJ will continue to inspire people with his strength.

Despite the controversy, DJ Daniel’s story has touched millions of hearts. He has shown incredible strength and never gives up, even in the face of a tough battle with cancer.

His story reminds everyone that courage, determination, and kindness are more important than politics. DJ continues to spread hope and inspire people across the country, proving that even in difficult times, heroes come in all ages.