DHS Recruitment Video Spotlights Pres. Trump-Honored Teen DJ Daniel’s Law Enforcement Mission [WATCH]

DJ Daniel, the teenage cancer survivor honored by President Donald Trump during his March address to Congress, was sworn in Sunday as an honorary officer of the United States Park Police.

As Fox News reported, the ceremony took place on the National Mall, where Daniel later participated in patrol activities alongside law enforcement.

“Tonight, DJ Daniel, we are 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 Secret Service.” –President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/JG38AUYMqj

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 5, 2025

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The swearing-in was led by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, who praised Daniel’s strength and determination in overcoming cancer while pursuing his dream of being recognized by 1,000 law enforcement agencies.

“DJ’s resilience in his battle against cancer has inspired the nation. It was an honor to meet with him and his family today at @Interior!” Burgum posted on X following the ceremony.

Earlier today, we swore in DJ Daniel as an honorary @usparkpolicepio officer. DJ’s resilience in his battle against cancer has inspired the nation. It was an honor to meet with him and his family today at @Interior! pic.twitter.com/SNb8x8zER7

— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) April 12, 2025

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After taking his oath, Daniel suited up and took part in patrol duties on the National Mall. The Park Police issued a statement acknowledging his service, saying Daniel “demonstrated the highest degree of honor, integrity and service.”

Daniel, who was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018 and given five months to live, has undergone more than 13 brain surgeries and is participating in a medical research study. Despite those odds, his father, Theodis, says Daniel is “beating the odds.”

The ceremony follows Daniel’s recent visit to the U.S. Secret Service Training Center on March 19, where he addressed the newest graduating class.

That visit came just weeks after President Trump honored him on March 4 during his joint address to Congress, naming him an honorary Secret Service agent.

DJ Daniel, the newest member of the U.S. Secret Service, meets with President Trump in the Oval Office and gives him a hug! pic.twitter.com/IqQ7MNttLi

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 5, 2025

While at the training center, Daniel was joined by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secret Service Director Sean Curran. The group toured the facility after the event.

We recently hosted honorary Special Agent DJ Daniel at Special Agent Class 445’s graduation, where he toured RTC, met Secretary Noem & Director Curran, and even checked out The Beast!

Read more about his visit and hear some of his thoughts: https://t.co/DTNXbbVeCX pic.twitter.com/raYJ0Y2vdL

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) March 26, 2025

I was honored to speak at the graduation of US @SecretService Special Training Class 445. USSS Director Sean Curran and I were thrilled that DJ Daniel, America’s youngest member of the United States Secret Service, could join us! pic.twitter.com/LQSs6jjp8q

— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) March 19, 2025

Recently, DHS launched a new recruitment video with DJ Daniel making an appearance:

DHS launches new recruitment ad for the U.S. Secret Service that features “Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel, who was recently presented his badge and credentials by U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran during President Donald Trump’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress.” pic.twitter.com/au8LCPziBF

— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) April 14, 2025

Daniel also took the opportunity during his visit to share a message with other children fighting cancer: “Have faith. Believe in God. Listen to your parents.”

SECRET SERVICE AGENT DJ DANIEL pic.twitter.com/jnIIEKldP2

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 5, 2025

The Daniel family has continued to travel across the country visiting law enforcement departments. As of March 29, Daniel had been sworn in by 914 agencies.

Though still shy of his 1,000-agency goal, he has already broken records for holding the most keys to the city and for receiving the most proclamation days.

The journey is expected to continue with more agency visits scheduled in the coming months.

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