Another key figure at the Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed “Big Balls”, has reportedly stepped down, following the exit of Elon Musk from the federal initiative meant to reduce wasteful spending.
What Happened: Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old high school graduate operating under the pseudonym “Big Balls”, has resigned from his role at DOGE, The Hill reported Tuesday, citing a White House official with knowledge of the matter.
Coristine was a key participant in high-level meetings involving the DOGE, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and military operations during his tenure, the report said.
Despite his age and education, Coristine gained access to the United States’ payroll systems. However, his Google Workspace account with the General Services Administration (GSA) is no longer active following his resignation, as reported by WIRED.
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