Elon Musk's sweet promise to cancer stricken DJ Daniel wins netizens' hearts: ‘He is pure gold’

Elon Musk apparently confirmed that he will be gifting a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel.

Published on: Mar 9, 2025, 19:55:08 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Billionaire Elon Musk, who has been in the spotlight since Donald Trump's return to the White House, apparently confirmed that he will be gifting a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel.

Elon Musk's Cybertruck commitment was highlighted during DJ's brief interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins. (REUTERS)

During his Tuesday speech to Congress, US President Trump honored the teenager as an honorary member of the Secret Service.

The Tesla CEO's Cybertruck commitment was highlighted during DJ's brief interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins. When the host asked the 13-year-old about what he said to Musk, he mentioned that he has requested a Cybertruck.

“I said, ‘can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there?’” the cancer warrior stated.

Daniel pointed out that Musk complied with his request, which Collins had brought attention to in a post on X. With a heart emoji in response to the tweet, Musk implied that he would indeed be gifting the 13-year-old cancer fighter a Cybertruck.

Also Read: Was Donald Trump a target? Secret Service issues statement after shooting armed Indiana man near White House

In 2018, Daniel was diagnosed with an incurable rare form of brain and spine cancer. He faced 13 surgeries by the time he was 12. Trump emphasised the 13-year-old's protracted fight with his illness during his remarks.

“Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true,” the POTUS stated.

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran formally presented Daniels with an honorary badge.

Internet lauds Elon Musk for promising a Cybertruck to Daniel

Elon Musk garnered praise on social media as he pledged to give DJ Daniel a Cybertruck.

“Elon Musk's decision to gift a Cybertruck to Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old battling terminal cancer, is a testament to his unmatched leadership and compassion,” one X user wrote.

“Musk's response to DJ's request with a heart emoji shows his commitment to fulfilling the teen's wish. Critics questioning this gesture are missing the point—Musk's actions prove that innovation and compassion can coexist, especially when directed toward those facing unimaginable battles,” another added.

“That's an incredible gesture by Elon Musk,” said a third user, wishing DJ “strength” in his fight against cancer.

“Elon is pure gold,” one more chimed in.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.