Trump Names 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor as Honorary Secret Service Agent, Pushes for Tougher Crime Laws

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:20am on 05 Mar 2025,Wednesday International

During his congressional address, President Donald Trump honored 13-year-old DJ Daniel, a brain cancer survivor, by naming him an honorary Secret Service agent. Trump praised Daniel’s resilience and lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, asking Secret Service Director Sean Curran to officially grant him the title. The announcement drew a standing ovation, leaving Daniel in disbelief. Additionally, Trump signed an executive order mandating the death penalty for cop killers and urged Congress to pass stricter laws for repeat offenders. The moment highlighted Trump’s focus on law enforcement support and the heroism of Sean Curran, who protected him in the July 13 shooting.

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