President Trump called out MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow and Nicolle Wallace for their comments about a brave 13-year-old boy fighting brain cancer. The president honored DJ Daniel during a speech to Congress, making him an honorary Secret Service member. Maddow and Wallace attacked the moment, linking the boy to past political fights instead of celebrating his courage.
claimed Trump was “disgusting” for highlighting DJ’s cancer battle, as if the president had “something to do with” his survival. went further, saying she hoped DJ would never have to “defend the Capitol against Trump supporters” and wouldn’t end up like officers who died after January 6. Their remarks sparked outrage, with many calling the comments cruel and out-of-touch.
President Trump didn’t hold back. He said both hosts “should be forced to resign” for attacking a child who has endured 13 surgeries. “What they said is disgraceful,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “Nobody watches them anyway—they’ve lost all credibility.” He slammed MSNBC as “MS-DNC,” arguing the network cares more about politics than real people.
The White House backed Trump’s stance. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Wallace’s remarks “disgusting” and “pathetic,” saying Democrats let their hatred of Trump blind them to basic decency. Conservatives online blasted MSNBC for targeting a sick kid instead of focusing on issues that matter to families.
MSNBC’s ratings have tanked in recent years, and Trump joked that Maddow’s salary must be a “waste of money” given her shrinking audience. The network has faced other troubles, like canceling Joy Reid’s show last week. Trump cheered Reid’s firing, saying MSNBC should clean house entirely.
This isn’t the first time liberal media has attacked Trump over inspiring moments. They’d rather obsess over old grudges than celebrate American heroes. DJ Daniel represents hope and resilience—values the left now mocks in their desperation to smear the president.
The backlash shows most Americans are tired of divisive politics. While Maddow and Wallace lecture about “unity,” they pour salt on the wounds of a child who just wants to serve his country. Trump’s focus on DJ’s bravery highlights the compassion his critics lack.
Conservatives see this as proof the media hates Trump more than they love America. Instead of applauding a boy’s fight for life, left-wing hosts twist it into another attack. It’s clear MSNBC cares more about pushing their agenda than reporting the truth. Thankfully, fewer Americans are listening.
