Why ex-DOGE Edward Coristine aka Big Balls was attacked in DC. Real reason revealed

Former DOGE worker, Edward Coristine, aka Big Balls, was attacked in Washington, DC earlier this week. Elon Musk revealed key details about the incident

Published on: Aug 6, 2025, 05:34:12 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Former DOGE worker, Edward Coristine, aka Big Balls, was attacked in Washington, DC earlier this week. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk revealed the first details of the incident, supporting the ‘federalization’ of the country's capital. While the two did not identify the staffer, Fox News and the Washington Post cited sources to confirm it was Big Balls.

Former DOGE worker Edward Coristine aka Big Balls was attacked in Washington DC (X)

FOX 5 DC reported that the attack took place at Swann Street and 14th Street in Northwest DC.

Trump said that local youths and gang members are ‘randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released’ in a post on Truth Social. He further called DC authorities to change laws so that teenagers 14 and older can be prosecuted as adults.

"Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of violent crime. If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and federalize this city. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" the president wrote.

"Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the world to see. If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take federal control of the city, and run this city how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they’re not going to get away with it anymore."

Musk reveals first details

Elon Musk, who stepped down as DOGE chief and Trump adviser in May, revealed key details about the attack on Big Balls. The billionaire noted that the former staffer was trying to defend a woman from several men to tried to assault her in her car.

“A few days ago, a gang of about a dozen young men tried to assault a woman in her car at night in DC. A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her. It is time to federalize DC,” the Tesla chief wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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