The mainstream media’s fixation on “Big Balls” has inadvertently elevated Edward Coristine, the young 19-year-old who adopted this online persona, to new heights, securing him a role within the U.S. State Department. This development isn’t just a testament to the power of modern media hype but also highlights the success that can come from entrepreneurial spirit, even when it appears in non-traditional forms.
Just last Thursday, CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront” chose to dedicate a whole segment to what they outrageously deemed a pressing issue: Edward Coristine’s online pseudonym. In a world where government inefficiency and spending is spiraling out of control, CNN and Wired decided to sensationalize Coristine’s youthful nickname, instead of shedding light on concerns that genuinely impact the lives of Americans. “This is a 19-year-old high school graduate who has used the unfortunate nickname, uh, ‘Big Balls’ online,” Drummond shared, hinting at a bias that echoes much of liberal media’s tendency to focus on the trivial.
According to a report by The Washington Post, the hysteria surrounding Coristine reached new heights as it was revealed that he has now been appointed as a senior adviser at the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
Congrats to Elon and DOGE for pulling off the greatest troll in modern history. pic.twitter.com/R8jICOhhBS
— PJ Paul (@RealPJPaul) February 8, 2025
This appointment has raised eyebrows among some diplomats who fear his potential access to sensitive information, given the ever-increasing reach of his mentor, the tech mogul Elon Musk, into America’s diplomatic operations. U.S. officials familiar with the situation, speaking anonymously to voice their concerns over this delicate issue, have described Coristine as a young follower of Musk, making waves in Washington with his bold online persona and the perceived inexperience he carries into his federal roles.
“A 19-year-old acolyte of Elon Musk known online as ‘Big Balls’ is listed as having taken on a new role at the State Department, raising concerns among some diplomats about his potential access to sensitive information and the growing reach of his tech billionaire boss into America’s diplomatic apparatus, said U.S. officials familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue,” The Washington Post stated. Furthermore, Coristine, who had a brief tenure at Musk’s Neuralink, is strategically placed as a senior adviser within the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology — an integral center for both sensitive and non-sensitive data.
Alarm bells are ringing for certain U.S. officials about Coristine’s new position within the bureau, likened to an IT department crucial for managing Washington’s diplomatic functions. “This is dangerous,” stated one official, pointing out Coristine’s youth and past allegations by Bloomberg, which claimed he was terminated for allegedly leaking data security firm information to a competitor.
Alongside him in the State Department directory is Luke Farritor, a former SpaceX intern, another testament to the accomplishments of young, bright engineers under 25 who have rapidly emerged as influential figures within the DOGE framework. This has sparked unease among bureaucrats who seem threatened by this wave of emerging, right-wing activists.