Elon Musk recently confirmed that he will be fulfilling a special request from 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a young boy from Houston who is bravely battling brain cancer. During a CNN interview with Kaitlan Collins, DJ shared that he had asked the Tesla CEO for a Cybertruck, to which Musk responded positively. This heartwarming gesture was acknowledged by Musk with a heart emoji on X, indicating that he will indeed be sending a Cybertruck to the cancer fighter.
A Memorable Encounter
The interaction between DJ and Elon Musk took place after the young boy’s recognition as an honorary Secret Service member by President Donald Trump during a recent address to Congress. DJ’s simple request for a Cybertruck touched Musk, prompting him to agree to fulfill the wish.
Inspiring Fight Against Cancer
Despite facing a rare and incurable form of brain and spine cancer, DJ has shown incredible resilience. Since being diagnosed in 2018, he has undergone numerous surgeries in his battle against the disease. President Trump acknowledged DJ’s bravery and determination during his speech, highlighting the young boy’s dream to support law enforcement.
During the event, DJ was honored with an official badge from U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran, receiving a warm round of applause from the audience.
Controversy and Criticism
While DJ’s story has touched many hearts, it has also sparked controversy. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace raised concerns about the politicization of DJ’s fight against cancer, expressing hope that he would not have to face any dangerous situations involving Trump supporters.
Additionally, some individuals on X have made inappropriate jokes about DJ’s honorary badge, with certain accounts questioning the authenticity of his recognition and referring to him as a “DEI hire” that should be investigated.