BREAKING: A shocking carjacking incident in Washington, D.C., has gained national attention after former President Donald Trump posted a bloodied photo of Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, a former staffer for DOGE, who was reportedly assaulted around 3 a.m. Sunday. Coristine, just 19 years old, was attacked by a group of teenagers following an alleged attempt to steal his vehicle.
According to a police report obtained by multiple sources, Coristine was with a female companion when at least two teenagers approached him and made comments about stealing his car. As he turned to confront them, a larger group attacked him, leading to a violent confrontation that left Coristine injured and requiring medical attention. A black iPhone 16 was also reported stolen during the incident.
In his Truth Social post, Trump condemned the violence, claiming that Coristine was “beaten mercilessly by local thugs.” He did not name him directly but called him an “incredible young man.” Trump further criticized the state of crime in D.C., stating, “Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control,” and threatened to take “federal control of the city” to ensure stricter law enforcement against juvenile offenders.
The Metropolitan Police Department reported that officers observed a group of approximately 10 juveniles near the scene before the assault took place. Following the incident, authorities arrested a 15-year-old male and a 15-year-old female from Hyattsville, MD, charging them with unarmed carjacking. This raises serious concerns about youth crime and safety in the city.
In a press briefing, Trump elaborated on the attack, stating, “Somebody from DOGE was very badly hurt… a young man who was beat up by a bunch of thugs in D.C.” The former president’s comments have drawn both attention and outrage, highlighting the escalating issues of violence and crime in urban areas.
Coristine’s former colleague at DOGE, Marko Elez, shared a picture of Coristine post-assault on social media, referring to him affectionately as “Big Balls.” Elez praised Coristine as a hero for his actions during the attack, indicating the high stakes of the situation.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk, Coristine’s former boss, also chimed in on social media, suggesting that the victim was “severely beaten to the point of concussion” while trying to assist a woman in distress. Musk echoed Trump’s call for federal intervention in D.C., stating, “It is time to federalize DC.”
Coristine, who recently resigned from DOGE, now works for the Social Security Administration and previously held positions within the Department of Homeland Security, including involvement in Trump’s controversial “gold card” visa project.
As the situation develops, former Fox News host and current Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, has expressed her commitment to addressing crime in the city, stating plans to “Get guns off the street, drugs off the street.”
The Metropolitan Police have yet to release a statement regarding the ongoing investigation. As the community grapples with the implications of this brutal attack, many are left questioning safety and security in urban environments.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.