US President Donald Trump on Tuesday appointed 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel as a US Secret Service agent, making him the youngest-ever to carry the title.
During his handle to Congress, Trump directed Secret Service Director Sean Curran to grant DJ the credentials, fulfilling the boy’s lifelong dream of changing into a police officer. DJ, who has been battling a uncommon type of cancer for years, hugged Curran after receiving the glory, visibly overjoyed.
“This young man is ECSTATIC to be here,” Trump remarked, as lawmakers and attendees applauded.
More than a dozen Democrats joined Republicans in a standing ovation for DJ. His father lifted him up as Republicans and others within the viewers chanted his title. Trump additional introduced that DJ could be sworn in by the brand new Secret Service director and offered with a badge by Curran.
The ambiance shifted as Trump moved on to well being coverage, with Democrats remaining silent. Rep Rashida Tlaib held up a whiteboard that learn, “You cut cancer research,” whereas a Republican shouted, “MAHA baby!”