National Security or Tech-Driven Takeover? The Battle Over America’s Data Begins.
Elon Musk’s 19-year-old protégé, Edward Coristine, has landed a senior role at the U.S. State Department, triggering outrage among career officials. Known online as ‘Big Balls,’ Coristine was part of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a group of young engineers tasked with cutting government waste. Now, he’s been appointed as a senior adviser at the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, giving him access to highly sensitive diplomatic communications.
State Department insiders are furious, warning that his new position poses a serious security risk. Coristine was previously fired from an internship for leaking sensitive data, raising fears that his placement in the State Department could lead to major breaches. “This is dangerous,” said one U.S. official. “All of the department’s data runs through this office—it’s a goldmine of intelligence.”
He’s not alone. Another DOGE recruit, 23-year-old Luke Farritor, is also listed in the department’s IT directory, suggesting Musk’s young efficiency team is quietly embedding itself in key government agencies. Critics fear Musk is using DOGE to exert control over federal operations, raising questions about whether these young operatives could be manipulating diplomatic negotiations or leaking classified intelligence.
The White House has stayed silent, but frustration is growing. Washington insiders say this is no longer just about government efficiency—it’s about control. The question now isn’t if Musk is shaping U.S. policy, but how much power he already has.
