Cancer Survivor DJ Daniel Hugs Trump In Heartwarming Moment: ‘There’s One More Thing I Got For You’

On Wednesday President Donald Trump shared an emotional exchange with DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor, after making him an honorary agent of the United States Secret Service on Tuesday.

The heartfelt interaction took place in the Oval Office, where Daniel embraced Trump and told him, “There’s one more thing I got for you, a big hug.”

The young cancer survivor has long dreamed of becoming a police officer, and his journey has taken him across the country, joining multiple law enforcement agencies as an honorary officer. Now, he can add the U.S. Secret Service to that list—thanks to Trump.

In the Oval Office, the young boy embraced Trump, sealing the moment with a hug that symbolized resilience, gratitude, and admiration. The president, moved by the gesture, warmly greeted Daniel’s family.

“That’s very nice… Look at that family you got, huh? Very nice. How are you?” Trump said. “That was a big evening last night, right?

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Daniel’s special moment was part of a larger, solemn tribute during Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. While the night was filled with powerful moments, Daniel’s encounter with Trump stood out as a particularly heartwarming exchange.

The young cancer survivor, who has captured the admiration of law enforcement agencies nationwide, was given an unexpected and incredible honor by the president.

“The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago,” Trump explained. “Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true.”

“And tonight, DJ, we’re going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States,” Trump said from the podium.

The packed chamber erupted in applause as Daniel beamed with joy.

DJ, hailing from Houston, Texas, has been battling terminal brain and spinal cancer since his diagnosis in 2018, when he was just six years old. Over the years, he has been sworn in as an honorary officer by more than 900 law enforcement agencies across the United States.

In a conversation with KPNX last December, Theodis Daniel shared the harrowing journey of his son, Daniel, who has endured 13 brain surgeries and is battling advanced cataracts.

“I think his heart is bigger than his body,” Theodis said. “He’s been on just about any and every media outlet that you can think of. He’s standing here before you today because of the resilience, the tenacity and aggressive nature to want to fight this cancer all the way being kind, nice and thoughtful and humble, anyone who meets him with him.”

“It kind of hits you deep in the heart when the kid acknowledges and understands what he’s up against, but he makes you think about your life to be great, inspirational, and give somebody a hug today,” his father said at the time.