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Trump Honors 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor, Sparking Divided Reactions in Congress

President Trump made DJ Daniel an honorary Secret Service agent during his address to Congress, drawing praise from Republicans and mixed responses from Democrats.

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Cancer survivor Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel gestures as he is made an honorary Secret Service agent on the day of U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Devarjay "DJ" Daniel holds and honorary U.S. Secret Service special agent id, presented to him by director of the U.S. Secret Service Sean Curran, right, as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Devarjay DJ Daniel waves as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump recognized DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor, as an honorary Secret Service agent during his congressional address.
  • Republicans widely praised the gesture, with many expressing emotional reactions and criticizing Democrats for not fully supporting the moment.
  • Some Democrats, like Rep. Debbie Dingell, expressed their support for DJ, while others raised concerns about Trump's proposed cuts to cancer research funding.
  • Criticism of Democrats focused on their perceived lack of standing ovations and applause during the recognition of DJ and other honorees in the speech.
  • The event highlighted ongoing partisan tensions, with Republicans accusing Democrats of disrespect and Democrats pointing to broader policy disagreements.