Edward “Big Balls” Coristine Resigns from U.S. Government Position at DOGE
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Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, a prominent figure in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has officially resigned from his role within the federal government, according to multiple sources. A White House official confirmed to WIRED that Coristine stepped down yesterday.
Employment Background at the GSA
Coristine achieved full-time employment status with the General Services Administration (GSA) in late September, as reported previously. By Tuesday afternoon, reports indicated that his Google Workspace account had been disabled, further affirming his departure from the agency. Additionally, his name is no longer listed amongst the current DOGE personnel on a White House contact list, as verified by a senior administration official.
Recent Activities and Meetings
In the preceding months, Coristine had been an active participant in federal meetings, including a May 5 session with the Commerce Department to discuss the Trump-era golden visa program. Other notable engagements included a May 15 meeting addressing the implementation of DOGE initiatives in the military and a May 22 meeting with officials from the Treasury Department. On June 10, he was mentioned in a report concerning the GSA workforce, which is published monthly.
Development of DOGE and Future Uncertainty
Prior to his resignation, Coristine was one of the few DOGE-affiliated staff members frequently seen at GSA headquarters in Washington, D.C. He operated from a designated area for DOGE and agency leadership. The GSA and Coristine have yet to respond to inquiries from WIRED regarding his resignation.
The future of DOGE has become increasingly unclear following Musk’s official departure from government roles last month. Steve Davis, Musk’s close associate and president of the Boring Company, also announced his exit from DOGE alongside Musk.
Insights from Former DOGE Members
Sahil Lavingia, a former member of DOGE identified at the Department of Veterans Affairs, noted that since the departures of Musk and Davis, a number of staff members have been let go. Lavingia pointed out that many individuals hired by DOGE were still within their two-year probation period, raising concerns about potential terminations.
According to Lavingia, Coristine was part of a select group of trustworthy technologists deployed across various federal agencies, equipped with multiple government laptops. “The pre-inauguration core group joked about how many laptops they amassed, almost turning it into a competition,” Lavingia commented.
Coristine’s Background and Controversial Ventures
During his tenure, Coristine was involved in initiatives aimed at restructuring federal bureaucracy, gaining access to sensitive federal payment systems, and integrating disparate systems for improved surveillance capabilities. His work extended across several governmental bodies, including the GSA, Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Agency for International Development, Department of Education, and Small Business Administration.
Coristine, a high school graduate at just 19 years of age, previously spent time at Neuralink and established a company named Tesla.Sexy LLC in 2021. This venture reportedly oversees various domains, including two registered in Russia, one of which features an AI Discord bot. He also briefly collaborated with the Path Network, an organization founded by former hackers, and may have been associated with a Telegram handle linked to the solicitation of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.
Conclusion
The resignation of Edward Coristine marks a significant change within the framework of DOC, ushering in questions regarding the future trajectory of the department and its initiatives. As the federal government reassesses its approach to efficiency and technology, the shifting dynamics within DOGE reflect broader changes within agency operations.
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