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Young Appointee Resigns Amid Data Security Concerns

6/26/2025

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Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old nicknamed "Big Balls," has stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency, where he had access to sensitive U.S. data. His brief tenure, spanning various agencies like USAID and the Department of Education, sparked worries about his inexperience and grasp of critical government operations.

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Story summary

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old nicknamed "Big Balls," has stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency, where he had access to sensitive U.S. data. His brief tenure, spanning various agencies like USAID and the Department of Education, sparked worries about his inexperience and grasp of critical government operations.