13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel was honored during Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday (Fox News)
Trump then surprised Daniel with the news that his dream was becoming a reality on an even bigger stage.
"Tonight, DJ, we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all," Trump said. "I am asking our new Secret Service Director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States."
TRUMP SET TO CONTINUE UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF ACTIONS, ADDRESS CONGRESS IN 7TH WEEK BACK IN OFFICE
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Vice President JD Vance applaud behind him. (Win McNamee/Pool via REUTERS)
Some viewers on social media took notice that some Democrats did not appear moved by Daniel’s story.
"If the Ds can’t clap for a beautiful 13-year old boy who wants to become a cop, there’s something really wrong with them," former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer posted on X.
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