President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress had more than one surprise.

The March 4 address saw angry Democrats, one of who had to be forcibly removed, and joyful Republicans listening to the Commander in Chief talking about his plan for the.

During his joint address to Congress, President Trump made a touching gesture in reference to the effort known as "Make America Healthy Again," as Breitbart News reported.

A thirteen-year-old was named as an honorary Secret Service agent by President Trump, who also discussed Senator John F. Kennedy Jr.'s aim of defeating childhood cancer.

The new agent

Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, a Texas resident, has been battling an uncommon form of brain cancer and has aspirations of becoming a police officer, according to Trump.

Trump acknowledged the boy's fortitude in front of the nation, and he was greeted with a standing ovation.

"DJ was diagnosed with brain cancer. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago," Trump said on Tuesday in his remarks.

DJ's quest

As reported by FOX 26 Houston, Daniel has been honored with badges of honor from organizations all over the United States. More than 800 organizations have recognized the brave young man.

"DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true, and DJ has been sworn in as an honorary law enforcement officer," Trump said.

The Director of the Secret Service, Sean Curran, welcomed Daniel with a warm hug after presenting him with an official badge.

"DJ's doctors believe his cancer likely came from a chemical he was exposed to when he was younger," Trump said.

D.J. Daniel joined President Trump at the Joint Session—a 13-year-old battling cancer who has been sworn in as an honorary officer over 900 times.

President Trump made his dream come true, swearing him in as a Secret Service agent. pic.twitter.com/HkVf8LlPTD

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

More adolescents diagnosed with cancer

According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is one of the most prevalent cause of death among children in the United States after infancy.

Over the past two decades, there has been a slight rise in the number of adolescents diagnosed with cancer.

According to the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, the incidence of cases per 100,000 children has increased from 11.5% in 1975 to 14.8% in 2004.

"Reversing this trend is one of the top priorities for our new Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again. Chaired by our new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.," Trump declared.