Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace is facing widespread backlash from MAGA and even some Democrats after her comments regarding President Donald Trump’s recognition of 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel as an honorary Secret Service agent.During Trump’s joint address to Congress Tuesday, he honored Daniel, who has been battling brain cancer, by making him an honorary Secret Service agent.The ContextTrump used his address from the House chamber to introduce DJ, dressed in a Houston police uniform and seated with his father in the gallery, as the newest member of the U.S. Secret Service.The gesture was met with applause from Republican lawmakers and framed as a moment of encouragement for the young boy, who had always dreamed of becoming a police officer. Few Democrats clapped or stood during the recognition.What To KnowWallace’s comments, which referenced the January 6 Capitol riot and Trump’s past pardons, sparked backlash online, with many conservatives accused her of politicizing the moment.Speaking live on MSNBC, Wallace acknowledged Daniel’s resilience then shifted focus to Trump’s record. “I hope he’s alive for another 95 years and I hope he lives the life he wants to live,” she said, before adding, “I hope he never has to defend the United States Capitol against Donald Trump’s supporters, and if he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide.”Her remarks quickly drew criticism, with many accusing her of using Daniel’s story to attack Trump. The comments ignited a firestorm from MAGA personalities.
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace is facing criticism from MAGA and conservative circles after her comments regarding President Donald Trump’s recognition of 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel as an honorary Secret Service agent.
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace is facing criticism from MAGA and conservative circles after her comments regarding President Donald Trump’s recognition of 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel as an honorary Secret Service agent.
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“This is genuinely the most repulsive comment I’ve heard in a very long time from anyone on television,” wrote conservative activist Charlie Kirk on X (formerly Twitter), quoting an excerpt of Wallace’s comments.”How deranged do you have to be to even say that?” posted Kyle Becker, a former Fox News producer.”Still can’t get over Nicolle Wallace saying she hopes the 13-year-old with brain cancer doesn’t kill himself after getting assaulted by Trump supporters,” replied Steve Krakauer, producer of the *Megyn Kelly Show*.”Might be the most odious thing I’ve ever heard on cable news. Totally broken-brained punditry,” he added.Criticism also fell on Rachel Maddow, a frequent target for MAGA, who was joining Wallace during the coverage. Users slammed the moment, calling it “disgusting.”What People Are SayingConservative political commentator Charlie Kirk on X: “MSNBC should fire Nicolle Wallace. Disgusting.”Rachel Maddow, speaking on MSNBC Tuesday night: “For the record – and this is disgusting – the president made a spectacle out of praising a young man who has thus far survived pediatric cancer – as if the president had something to do with that,” the host said.Dan Turrentine, Democratic lobbyist and co-host of “Morning Meeting” on 2Way: “I love my Party, but tonight was a new low. I get silence on this or that policy, and the raw politics of the base’s anger. But, for not a single D to stand to applaud a boy’s brave battle with cancer, or a man’s admission to West Point, was a classless disgrace.”What Happens NextA CNN poll of Americans who watched President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday night found that 69 percent viewed the speech positively, while 31 percent had a negative reaction.
