DJ Daniel, the Texas cancer-survivor teen who was sworn in as an honorary secret service agent by US president Donald Trump, is now facing three new tumours. DJ was first diagnosed in 2018 and given only five months to live. To honour his lifelong dream, he was sworn in as an honorary secret service member during Donald Trump’s address to Congress on March 4. Speaking to Fox 7 Austin, DJ’s father admitted the emotional toll has been heavy. “It’s rough, there isn’t a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You’re hearing that your child has a nasty disease,” he said. But he also said that DJ’s journey is about more than just illness — it’s about spreading kindness and unity.White House also posted on X, sharing the news. It wrote, “We’re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors. DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men, and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you’re a true legend.” Daniel was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and given just five months to live. He has spent the past six years visiting law enforcement agencies across the country, earning honorary recognition from multiple police departments that have embraced him as one of their own. DJ grew up watching his father, who served in the military, interact with people in uniform. Seeing those moments up close made a strong impression on him. By the time he was 9 years old, he had developed a deep respect for law enforcement and decided he wanted to follow a similar path, dreaming of one day wearing the uniform himself.
Despite his condition, DJ remains upbeat. At recent swearing-in ceremonies in Texas and Florida, he said, “On my 11th brain surgery, God told me I was one of his angels… on my 12th, he gave me my wings.”
