Social media explodes after Dems do not stand for 13-year-old cancer survivor
During a recent State of the Union address, President Trump introduced 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel as an honorary Secret Service agent. However, most Democrats appeared to remain sitting during this heartwarming moment, prompting swift criticism from conservative figures.
“Democrats refused to stand for the brain cancer surviving kid! How awful can one party be?” tweeted Ric Grennell, a Trump administration official. Outkick founder Clay Travis and Republican activist Scott Pressler also expressed their dismay at the lack of support shown by Democrats for the young cancer survivor.
The interaction between President Trump and DJ Daniel quickly sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the Democrats for their apparent indifference. “Democrats refused to stand or clap for a little boy fighting cancer,” posted Libs of TikTok. New York Post columnist Miranda Devine also criticized the Democrats, calling their behavior “truly sick.”
Despite the backlash, some voices highlighted the significance of the moment. Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Sen. John McCain who died of brain cancer, shared her emotional reaction to the scene. “This is so beautiful. Anyone who has been impacted by brain cancer knows how special this is,” she tweeted.
However, not everyone was quick to praise the interaction. Liberal commentator Kyle Kulinski raised concerns about Trump using DJ Daniel as a “prop” and questioned the sincerity of the gesture.
The State of the Union address was not without controversy, as some Democrats protested at the start of Trump’s speech. Rep. Al Green was even removed from the chamber at the request of House Speaker Mike Johnson. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Sen. Bernie Sanders also left the speech early.
Overall, the moment between President Trump and DJ Daniel highlighted the stark political divisions in the country. While some saw it as a touching gesture, others viewed it with skepticism. Regardless of political affiliations, the focus should remain on supporting and uplifting individuals like DJ Daniel who have overcome tremendous challenges.
