13-year-old cancer survivor, DJ Daniel, becomes a Secret Service agent after being introduced by DHS Sec. Kristi Noem. He defied the odds after doctors gave him five months to live and is part of a research study providing hope for his family.
Key Points
DJ Daniel becomes a Secret Service agent at 13 years old
Visited the U.S. Secret Service Training Center in Beltsville, Maryland
Received a standing ovation during President Trump's joint address to Congress
Defied the odds after being given five months to live with brain cancer diagnosis in 2018
Pros
Inspiring story of a cancer survivor defying the odds
Positive impact on children with cancer by providing hope and inspiration
Cons
Some Democrats did not stand for DJ Daniel during a speech by President Trump