Democrats are getting slammed for not standing to celebrate Donald Trump’s honorary guests during his address to Congress, including a 13-year-old cancer survivor.
The president’s sprawling remarks on Capitol Hill Tuesday evening included mention of several heart-warming and heart-breaking stories.
As the family members of the victims were honored, and nearly all of the room stood and clapped out of respect, most if not all Democrats remained seated.
Trump then told the story of DJ Daniels, a 13-year-old child whose lifelong dream was to become a law enforcement officer, though that dream was derailed by a devastating brain cancer diagnosis in 2018.
He was seated in the president’s guest suite accompanied by his father, who held up his son with a beaming smile.
‘He has always dreamed of becoming a police officer,’ Trump said. ‘But in 2018, DJ was diagnosed with brain cancer.’
‘And tonight, DJ, we’re going to do you the biggest honor of them all,’ the president continued, pointing to Daniels in his guest box. Trump then announced Daniels would become an honorary member of the Secret Service, which caused the room to erupt with cheers.
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This order had to come directly from the top (Schumer and Jeffries) with possible threats if the order wasn’t followed
I remember seeing Fetterman clapping one time (while sitting) and I don’t think he’s heartless as to decide himself not to stand
There is no rule that one must stand and applaud every time Trump reads a sentance.
Get over it.
This was to Honor the young little boy who had Brain cancer. This was not about the President. The President made promises to wives of policeman who were killed to hold them responsible and bring back a strong police force. Again, this was not about him. This is about that someone is there to listen. Stand up and applaud. Shame on the Dems.
your headline with the word HEARTLESS is disgusting
so if you’re not a maga follower, you are immediately heartless!
disgusting!
Ami chai is 100% correct
If you don’t understand that you’re just as heartless
It is unbelievable how hatred blinds people. Any person with a bit of compassion would have rejoiced with this adorable little boy who has gone through grueling treatments. DEMOCRATS, THIS IS NOT ABOUT TRUMP. This is about celebrating life and bringing joy to a sick child. Shame on anyone who made this a Trump issue. Your anger hardened your hearts and your common sense fell to the side. After everything this child has suffered couldn’t you have reached across the divide and applaud him. I think you all need extensive therapy to overcome this Trump Derangement Syndrome.