Edward Coristine, the 19-year-old aide once dubbed “Big Balls” and a controversial figure in President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has officially left the administration, according to a White House spokesperson. His departure marks the latest in a series of high-profile exits from DOGE, the Trump-era initiative tasked with cutting federal spending and streamlining bureaucracy.
Coristine’s exit was first noted on his verified X account, where he wrote that he was “officially out” and hinted at further details to come. “Appreciate everyone who’s reached out. Feels good to finally breathe again,” he posted, adding a tongue-in-cheek remark about possibly starting a cryptocurrency scam. He did not respond to media requests for comment, and the circumstances surrounding his departure remain unclear.
Big Balls has resigned!
Let their DOGE involvement follow them all for the rest of their lives! His name is Edward Coristine.— Amy Siskind (@amysiskind.com) June 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
His tenure in government had drawn widespread attention — and criticism — due to his age, lack of prior experience, and a checkered professional background. According to Bloomberg News, Coristine was previously fired from a cybersecurity internship for leaking internal information. Despite that, he was later appointed to several sensitive roles, including a brief stint as a senior adviser at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security. Most recently, he was listed as serving in the General Services Administration (GSA).
Critics often cited Coristine as emblematic of DOGE’s rapid-fire staffing approach and disruptive philosophy. Congressional Democrats and federal workers criticized the department’s aggressive spending cuts and reliance on underqualified personnel. Coristine became a symbol of this critique, with his youth and unorthodox rise highlighting concerns over governance standards under the Trump administration.
Big Balls no longer works for the US government, per Wired. If that early Musk-Trump DOGE hire, Edward Coristine, broke the law, please let him face charges at the earliest possible moment.
— kim ☼ (@web.kim) June 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The DOGE initiative has now lost multiple senior figures in quick succession. Elon Musk, who served as an informal technology advisor, departed last month following a public split with Trump. His close associate Steve Davis and xAI employee Amanda Scales have also left their posts, as confirmed by reporting from The Wall Street Journal and TechCrunch.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Coristine had defended DOGE’s mission, claiming that “there were no checks and no accountability” in federal spending — a view disputed by independent budget watchdogs. His remarks, like much of his tenure, stirred controversy and underscored the broader debate surrounding DOGE’s legacy.
Reminder, it’s still ok to boycott ‘Lesser Evil’ snacks even if Big Balls has quit DOGE.
We can make sure that bro doesn’t get a trust fund from his dad.— V Pace (@vpace.bsky.social) June 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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