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Trump Calls for MSNBC Hosts Wallace and Maddow to Resign Over Criticism of Cancer Survivor Tribute

The president condemned their remarks about his honoring of a 13-year-old cancer survivor during his address to Congress, labeling them 'disgraceful.'

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed a series of executive orders, including lifting 25% tariffs for all goods compliant under USMCA trade agreement, terminating the security clearances of those who work at the law firm Perkins Coie, combating drug trafficking at the northern border as well as announcing a $20 billion investment by shipping giant CMA CGM for U.S. infrastructure and jobs. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump criticized MSNBC hosts Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow for their comments on his tribute to a pediatric cancer survivor during his congressional address.
  • Trump had recognized 13-year-old DJ Daniel, a brain cancer survivor, as an honorary Secret Service member, highlighting his dream of becoming a police officer.
  • Wallace linked the tribute to the January 6 Capitol attack, expressing hope Daniel would never face a similar situation involving Trump's supporters.
  • Maddow criticized the tribute as a 'spectacle,' suggesting it was inappropriate for the president to use the moment for self-promotion.
  • Trump dismissed both hosts as lacking credibility and demanded their resignations, a stance amplified by the White House's official social media accounts.