Washington: If Donald Trump’s first address to the US Congress witnessed his tougher side announcing policies, it also brought his humane and softer side to the forefront. There was a massive show of emotion after all!
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old cancer survivor from Texas, had his dream come true during Trump’s first address to the Congress. He got the green light from President Trump to fulfil his dream of becoming a police officer. Trump surprised the nation by making the teen an honorary Secret Service agent.
Most emotional #AddressToCongress ever. Centered on the people, for the people. Serving them. The spontaneous hug will be remembered & this is so #America 🇺🇸.#Trump #StateOfTheUnion #UnitedStates pic.twitter.com/7stNtVBHyW
— Mrs. K (@FreedomAddict9) March 5, 2025
As DJ sat in the gallery during the President’s address, Trump shared his story. The US President revealed that Daniel was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2018. At that time, he was given just five months to live. But battling all odds, DJ fought on and finally his dream came true.
“Tonight, DJ, we’re going to do you the biggest honour of them all,” Trump declared. “I am asking our new Secret Service Director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service,” he added.
The chamber erupted in applause. More than a dozen Democrats joined Republicans in a rare moment of unity. The boy’s father lifted him into the air as the House gallery chanted: “DJ! DJ!”
Secret Service Director Curran then handed the 13-year-old an official badge. DJ hugged Curran in gratitude.
In another emotional gesture, Trump honoured the family of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia student killed last year while she was out for a run. An undocumented migrant from Venezuela was convicted of her murder. She sentenced to life without parole.
I’m in tears right now. President Trump just did a huge shoutout to Laken Riley. Her family started tearing up. God Bless their beautiful family ❤️
Democrats remained seated. They hate America pic.twitter.com/iooHWNQM6w
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“Laken was stolen from us by a savage illegal alien gang member who was arrested while trespassing across (former President Joe) Biden’s open southern border and then set loose into the United States under the heartless policies of that failed administration,” Trump said.
“America will never ever forget our beautiful Laken,” he added. The US President vowed to ensure no other family endures such a tragedy. He also highlighted the Laken Riley Act that was introduced shortly after his return to office. The Act mandates the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes.