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13-Year-Old Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel Diagnosed with Three New Tumors

Support poured in from the White House on social media.

Cancer survivor Devarjaye DJ Daniel, 13, waves as he is lifted up while being recognized by US President Donald Trump during his address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by ALLISON ROBBERT / AFP)
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DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old cancer survivor can be made an official Secret Service agent
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Overview

  • DJ Daniel’s father disclosed to Fox7 Austin that doctors have identified three new tumors in the teen.
  • The White House posted a message praising his resilience and honoring him as a legend on its official Twitter account.
  • First diagnosed in 2018 with incurable brain and spine cancer and given five months to live, he has since defied expectations.
  • He has undergone 13 brain surgeries and continues to serve as an honorary officer for over 1,350 law enforcement agencies nationwide, including the Secret Service.
  • At 13 years old, he aspires to become a police officer and holds multiple Guinness World Records for receiving keys to the city and proclamation days.