Karoline Leavitt fiercely defended 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel after MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace made controversial remarks linking him to the January 6 Capitol riot. DJ, battling terminal brain cancer, was honored by Donald Trump as an honorary Secret Service agent during a speech before Congress.

Wallace initially praised DJ but then referenced police suicides tied to the Capitol riot, saying she hoped DJ would never have to defend the Capitol against Trump supporters. Her comments sparked intense backlash.