MSNBC Host Under Fire For ‘Repulsive’ Comments On Young Cancer Survivor Honored By Trump

By Mark Steffen

“Repulsive” comments by an MSNBC host have gone viral after she used the honorary appointing of a young cancer patient to the U.S. Secret Service to offer him a backhanded wish for a long life and successful career in public safety.

Nicole Wallace, who hosts the network’s “Deadline” program, joined Rachel Maddow to rebut President Donald Trump’s speech before Congress Tuesday night and ridicule his decision to appoint DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old boy with brain cancer, an honorary member of the department. The young man was invited to witness Trump’s historic speech and celebrated with Republican applause while standing alongside his father in the U.S. House balcony.

But to Wallace, the heartwarming moment was just another opportunity to remind viewers about J6 and Trump’s culpability.

“I let myself feel joy about DJ,” Wallace started before going dark. “And I hope he’s alive for another, you know, ninety-five years, right? And I hope he lives the life he wants to live. He knows what he wants to do.”