DOGE Whiz Kid 'Big Balls' Attacked in DC; Trump Threatens Federal Takeover

Attack on Edward Coristine ('Big Balls') in D.C.

• 💡 Edward Coristine, known as 'Big Balls' from his time with Elon Musk's DOGE squad, was severely beaten by a group of teens in Washington D.C.
• 🎯 The incident occurred when Coristine intervened to defend his girlfriend from carjackers attempting to steal her car.
• 🤕 Coristine, who dropped out of college to join DOGE to cut government costs, was left with a concussion and described as a "bloody mess" after fighting off the attackers.

Elon Musk's Response and Praise

• 👏 Elon Musk praised Coristine on social media for his bravery in defending a woman from assault.
• 🚀 Musk highlighted that Coristine's actions, despite being severely beaten, saved the woman.

Broader Context of Violence in D.C.

• ⚠️ The attack has intensified concerns about the epidemic of carjacking and violence in Washington D.C., with a significant percentage of perpetrators being juveniles.
• 📌 The incident is being linked to other serious crimes, including the fatal shooting of a congressional intern, Eric Tamara Jakam, highlighting a broader public safety crisis.

President Trump's Warning to D.C. Officials

• 🚨 President Trump has threatened to "federalize" and take over the running of Washington D.C. if Mayor Muriel Bowser does not crack down on the rising crime rates.
• 🗣️ Trump stated that if local government fails to provide adequate protection, federal intervention will be necessary to manage the city.