Elon Musk has made a heartwarming gesture by confirming that he will be sending a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a Houston boy battling brain cancer. DJ, who was recently honored as an honorary Secret Service member by President Donald Trump during his address to Congress, shared his request for a Cybertruck with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins.
During his interview, DJ mentioned that he asked Musk to send a Cybertruck to Houston, to which Musk responded positively. Musk even acknowledged the request with a heart emoji on a post by Collins, indicating that he will indeed be fulfilling the 13-year-old’s wish.
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Diagnosed with a rare form of brain and spine cancer in 2018, DJ has undergone numerous surgeries in his young life. Trump highlighted his inspiring journey during his speech, praising the teenager for his resilience and determination to make his dreams come true.
At the event, DJ received an honorary badge from U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran, drawing applause from the audience.
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Despite the heartwarming gesture towards DJ, Trump’s focus on the cancer fighter has sparked some controversy. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace expressed concerns about DJ potentially having to defend the U.S. Capitol against Trump supporters in the future, highlighting the delicate political climate surrounding the event.
Some social media accounts have also made light-hearted jokes about DJ’s honorary badge, with references to Musk and Trump adding a humorous twist to the story.