Karoline Leavitt criticized Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC for comments that linked a teenage cancer survivor to the Capitol riot that occurred on January 6.

During his speech to Congress on Tuesday night, Donald Trump appointed 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018, as an honorary Secret Service agent.

However, the president’s gesture faced immediate backlash after Wallace, 53, made a series of inappropriate remarks that overshadowed the positive intent.

Wallace began by expressing her hope that Daniel would lead the life he desires and live for another 95 years. She then shifted the conversation to the tragic events of January 6, 2021, stating, “He wants to be a cop; he knows what he wants to do, and perhaps having childhood cancer clarifies that for him.”

“As a law enforcement officer, I wish him a long life, but I hope he never has to defend the U.S. Capitol against Donald Trump’s supporters. If he does, I hope he isn’t among the six who take their own lives,” she remarked. Wallace further expressed her wish that Daniel would not have to “testify against those who committed acts of seditious conspiracy and then witness Donald Trump grant them pardons” during the segment.

The White House Press Secretary was quick to denounce Wallace’s offensive comments on social media.