{"id":2441336,"date":"2025-05-31T16:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T20:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-statement-after-dads-tragic-announcement-on-13-year-old-honorary-secret-service-agent\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T16:42:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T20:42:49","slug":"white-house-releases-statement-after-dads-tragic-announcement-on-13-year-old-honorary-secret-service-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-statement-after-dads-tragic-announcement-on-13-year-old-honorary-secret-service-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"White House Releases Statement After Dad&#8217;s Tragic Announcement on 13-Year-Old Honorary Secret Service Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/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%2Fwhite-house-releases-statement-after-dads-tragic-announcement-on-13-year-old-honorary-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=2441336&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>The White House recently released a statement regarding Devarjaye &#8220;DJ&#8221; Daniel, a 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent,following news that he is facing three new tumors. The statement expressed support for DJ and praised his strength and bravery, noting that he has been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. The U.S. Secret Service also issued a statement emphasizing their concern for DJ and recognizing his inspiring courage during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>DJ Daniel gained national attention when he was appointed an honorary Secret service agent by President Donald trump during a speech to Congress in 2025. At that time, DJ was already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-woman-hostage-from-viral-video-likely-taken-by-gaza-civilians-not-hamas-report\/\" title=\"Gaza civilians, not Hamas, likely took young woman hostage: Report\">battling brain cancer<\/a>, having been diagnosed in 2018 with a prognosis of five months to live-a prediction he defied by surviving for over six years. His journey has been marked by numerous surgeries and a quest to achieve his dream of becoming a police officer. Despite his health challenges, DJ remains outspoken, even making statements aimed at political figures, showcasing his resilient spirit.  <\/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><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The White House released a statement Friday about the latest update on Devarjaye &ldquo;DJ&rdquo; Daniel, the 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, d that DJ is now facing three new tumors,&rdquo; the White House statement read.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;DJ is one of the strongest, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >bravest young men&#038;mdash<\/a>;and has now been sworn into 1,351 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/senior-customs-border-patrol-official-charged-scheme-defraud-fema-lying-federal-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> across the country. Agent Daniel, you&rsquo;re a true legend,&rdquo; the statement read.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We&rsquo;re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, d that DJ is now facing three new tumors.<\/p>\n<p>DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men&mdash;and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Agent Daniel, you&rsquo;re a true legend. &#127482;&#127480; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UH9sCOeWvE\">pic.twitter.com\/UH9sCOeWvE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/1928544637041438956?\">May 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/senator-goes-public-secret-service-whistleblowers-appalling-revelation-biden-get-lost-closet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secret Service<\/a> also posted a statement on Saturday about Daniel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are concerned to learn this morning that DJ Daniel is facing new challenges. We&rsquo;ve never met a more courageous and inspiring young man. The entire Secret Service family stands with him as he overcomes this next chapter,&rdquo; the statement read.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We are concerned to learn this morning that DJ Daniel is facing new challenges. We&rsquo;ve never met a more courageous and inspiring young man. The entire Secret Service family stands with him as he overcomes this next chapter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L6PY743rY7\">pic.twitter.com\/L6PY743rY7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecretService\/status\/1928820804432671029?\">May 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Daniel stole hearts across America when President Donald Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/moment-night-trump-makes-13-year-old-cancer-survivor-secret-service-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appointed him<\/a> an honorary Secret Service agent during a speech to Congress on March 4.<\/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><\/p>\n<p>Daniel, whose dream it was to become a police officer, was diagnosed with brain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/key-figure-bidens-past-called-testify-cancer-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancer<\/a> in 2018, when doctors said he had five months to live.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That was more than six years ago,&rdquo; Trump said during his congressional speech.<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/7-takeaways-from-trumps-combative-joint-address-to-congress-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"7 takeaways from ...\u2019s combative joint address to Congress - Washington Examiner\">honorary law enforcement officer<\/a>, actually a number of times.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his appointment into the Secret Service, Daniel had been inducted into 821 law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<p>On May 19, he was inducted into the Williamson County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office in Texas &mdash; his 1,351st swearing in, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/news\/dj-daniel-honorary-swearing-in-brain-cancer-williamson-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KTBC<\/a> in Austin.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&ldquo;IF YOU&rsquo;RE A DEMOCRAT AND YOU&rsquo;RE BEING MEAN TO PRESIDENT TRUMP, I&rsquo;M ON YOUR BUMPER!&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nataliegwinters?\">@nataliegwinters<\/a> interviews the newest <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecretService?\">@SecretService<\/a> agent D.J. Daniel.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bannons_WarRoom?\">@Bannons_WarRoom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JackPosobiec?\">@JackPosobiec<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rHSoNlJAL4\">pic.twitter.com\/rHSoNlJAL4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Real America&rsquo;s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealAmVoice\/status\/1897423009633141226?\">March 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Before Trump&rsquo;s speech, Daniel had endured 13 surgeries in his battle against brain and spine cancer.<\/p>\n<p>But that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/13-year-old-cancer-survivor-dj-daniel-sends-warning-democrats-mean-president-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hasn&rsquo;t slowed him<\/a> down from putting the heat on Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re a Democrat and you&rsquo;re being mean to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trumps-post-takes-off-scotus-victory-let-deportations-begin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">President Trump<\/a>, I&rsquo;m on your bumper!&rdquo; Daniel said in an interview in front of the White House on March 5.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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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