UPDATE: A shocking incident has emerged involving former DOGE staffer Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, who was brutally assaulted early Sunday morning in Washington, D.C. The attack, which occurred around 3 a.m., has drawn significant attention after President Donald Trump shared a bloodied photo of Coristine on his Truth Social account, calling him an “incredible young man” beaten “mercilessly by local thugs.”
Details are unfolding quickly. Coristine, just 19 years old, was reportedly accosted by at least two teenagers who made comments about stealing his vehicle. According to a police report obtained by Politico, the attack escalated after Coristine ushered a female companion into his car. Authorities report that around 10 juveniles surrounded Coristine’s vehicle before the assault took place.
The Metropolitan Police responded swiftly, arresting a 15-year-old male and female from Hyattsville, MD, both charged with unarmed carjacking. These developments highlight escalating concerns about youth crime in the nation’s capital, a point emphasized by Trump in his post.
In his statement, Trump denounced the crime wave, asserting, “Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control.” He criticized the local law enforcement’s handling of juvenile offenders, suggesting they should be prosecuted as adults. Trump declared, “The Law in D.C. must be changed to prosecute these ‘minors’ as adults,” calling for immediate action to combat violence.
The incident has stirred significant media attention, with multiple outlets confirming details. Coristine, who now works for the Social Security Administration, was previously involved in high-profile projects under the Trump administration, including the controversial “gold card” visa initiative.
Adding to the drama, Elon Musk, Coristine’s former employer at DOGE, shared his own account of the assault on X, alleging that Coristine was “severely beaten to the point of concussion” while trying to assist a woman in distress. Musk also echoed Trump’s call for federal intervention in D.C., stating, “It is time to federalize DC.”
As the situation develops, the Metropolitan Police Department has not provided a comment on Coristine’s condition following the attack, nor have they verified the authenticity of the photo shared by Trump. Local authorities are under increased scrutiny as public concern over youth crime intensifies.
Coristine has remained silent on social media since the incident, while the political ramifications of this assault are likely to continue unfolding. Vice President JD Vance has also amplified Trump’s message, sharing the post on his own X account.
Legal experts and community leaders are now calling for urgent discussions on public safety measures in D.C. Amid rising tensions, former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, currently the Attorney for the District of Columbia, stated plans to address crime in the city, emphasizing the need to “Get guns off the street” and restore safety for all citizens.
As this situation continues to evolve, all eyes are on the authorities and political leaders to see how they will respond to the growing concerns and demands for action. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
