‘Big Balls’ Quits: 19-Year-Old Musk Protégé Leaves U.S. Government Post
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Edward Coristine has followed the world's richest person out the door.
Edward Coristine — perhaps better known by his self-appointed online nickname “Big Balls” — has resigned from the U.S. government.
A White House official confirmed to WIRED that the 19-year-old stepped down Monday from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The unofficial agency once led by tech billionaire Elon Musk was tasked with slashing federal spending and cutting jobs.
Musk, the world’s richest person, quit last month and then spent days slamming President Donald Trump over his proposed spending bill.
Coristine’s appointment to DOGE earlier this year ― alongside multiple other Gen Zers ― had raised eyebrows at the time over his young age and lack of experience, his access to sensitive government systems and his moniker.
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