DOGE Staffer Edward Coristine Resigns After Musk Exit

Edward Coristine, known online as 'Big Balls,' resigned from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Elon Musk's departure as the department head. Coristine, 19, was a notable figure in the Trump administration's effort to streamline government spending and had a history working with Musk at Neuralink before joining DOGE. His exit is part of a larger wave of departures from DOGE, including key Musk ally Steve Davis, raising questions about the department's future despite White House assurances that DOGE's mission will continue. Coristine's controversial past surfaced with reports that he provided tech support to a cybercrime gang involved in data trafficking and harassment of an FBI agent, leading to scrutiny of his role. DOGE had aimed to cut trillions in federal spending but only saw about $150 billion in cuts recommended, which became a point of contention between Musk and President Trump. Musk's acrimonious split with Trump over government spending priorities precipitated these resignations and highlighted tensions within the administration's fiscal policy approach.