{"id":2409996,"date":"2025-03-05T11:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/moment-of-the-night-trump-makes-13-year-oldsurvivor-cancer-a-secret-service-agent\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:12:10","slug":"moment-of-the-night-trump-makes-13-year-oldsurvivor-cancer-a-secret-service-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/moment-of-the-night-trump-makes-13-year-oldsurvivor-cancer-a-secret-service-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Moment of the Night: Trump Makes 13-Year-OldSurvivor Cancer a Secret Service Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmoment-of-the-night-trump-makes-13-year-oldsurvivor-cancer-a-secret-service-agent%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2409996&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>During a speech to Congress, President Donald Trump honored 13-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-liberal-q-anon-columnist-mocked-for-comparing-packed-restaurants-to-horror-movie\/\" title=\"\u2018This Is Liberal Q Anon\u2019: Columnist Mocked For Comparing \u2018Packed Restaurants\u2019 To \u2018Horror Movie\u2019\">cancer survivor<\/a>, Devarjaye \u201cDJ\u201d Daniel, by making \u2063him an honorary\u200b member of the Secret Service. DJ, who was diagnosed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-full-timeline-of-hunter-bidens-scandals\/\" title=\"The Full Timeline Of Hunter Biden\u2019s Scandals\">brain cancer<\/a> in 2018 and initially given onyl five months to live, has\u2062 defied expectations and inspired many by becoming\u2063 an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">honorary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">law enforcement<\/a> officer<\/a> \u2062multiple times.Trump praised DJ&#8217;s\u200d enduring spirit and love for police, stating that the boy, along with his father, has been on a mission to realize his dream of\u200b serving in law enforcement. Amidst a supportive crowd, DJ was presented with a badge by Secret Service Director\u2064 Sean Curran during the event, reflecting the \u200bsignificant honor bestowed upon him. DJ&#8217;s father shared\u2062 their journey of encouraging gratitude for life as DJ continues to\u200c fight against his illness with determination.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump gave 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye &ldquo;DJ&rdquo; Daniel the chance to become an honorary member of the Secret Service during his speech to Congress on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/03\/04\/us\/politics\/transcript-trump-speech-congress.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said in his remarks<\/a> that the boy &ldquo;truly loves our police&rdquo; and has &ldquo;always dreamed of becoming a police officer&rdquo; despite his extensive health challenges.<\/p>\n<p>After Trump introduced him, DJ waved to the crowd as his father hoisted him into the air and as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-masterfully-turns-tables-democrats-shames-disrespect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Republican lawmakers cheered<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trump said that DJ was diagnosed with brain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/golden-age-womans-tumors-disappear-weeks-trump-stargate-project-set-mainstream-cancer-vax-miracle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancer<\/a> in 2018 and was given only five months to live.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That was more than six years ago,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true, and DJ has been sworn in as an honorary law enforcement officer, actually a number of times.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">13-year-old D.J. Daniel was diagnosed with brain cancer and given five months to live &mdash; and that was six years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, D.J. and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true &mdash; and tonight, President Trump made him an honorary member of the Secret Service. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9FuDCUIfos\">pic.twitter.com\/9FuDCUIfos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/1897128625348186224?\">March 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  DJ has indeed been inducted into over 821 law enforcement offices as of last year, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktalnews.com\/news\/local-news\/louisiana-dj-daniel-12-year-old-with-rare-cancers-sworn-in-as-honorary-police-sheriff-hundreds-of-times\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KTAL-TV<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n<p>He has also endured 13 surgeries in his battle against his incurable brain and spine cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sergeant-arms-removes-belligerent-house-democrat-trumps-address-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a> the boy &ldquo;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lgbtq-critics-denounce-james-cordens-golden-globe-nomination\/\" title=\"LGBTQ Critics Denounce James Corden\u2019s Golden Globe Nomination\">biggest honor<\/a> of them all,&rdquo; which was becoming an honorary agent of the Secret Service.<\/p>\n<p>DJ was overwhelmed as Secret Service Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/secret-service-agent-iconic-trump-assas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Curran<\/a> presented him with a badge.<\/p>\n<p>As his dad once more hoisted him in the air, DJ embraced Curran in a massive hug.<\/p>\n<p>That prompted the crowd to chant the young cancer patient&rsquo;s name.<\/p>\n<p>His father, Theodis Daniel, said in comments to KTAL-TV that his son <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gutfeld-star-announces-cancer-diagnosis-learned-hours-giving-birth-first-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fights<\/a> for his life every single day.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve dedicated our lives and the time that we have left to get people to think about their lives and, you know, just appreciate life and the things that you have,&rdquo; Daniel said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We started off with a goal, something small as 100, and that went so fast, after that, it just kept on going,&rdquo; the proud father added.<\/p>\n<p>DJ told the news outlet that he will continue &ldquo;until his gas tank runs out&rdquo; and will stop &ldquo;when God calls me home.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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