Big Balls Now Exposed to Serious Criminal Charges in at Least Six States
The article profiles Edward Coristine, a 20-year-old Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee who has been publicly praised by federal leadership despite a controversial background. Coristine's history includes alleged involvement in cybercrime and data leaks, raising questions about federal hiring standards and security vetting.
Why it matters
It highlights potential security risks and ethical concerns regarding the vetting processes for high-level government efficiency initiatives.
News Government Christopher Armitage Campaign Big Balls Now Exposed to Serious Criminal Charges in at Least Six States Fired at 17 for leaking secrets. Served a cybercrime ring. Named by the Social Security whistleblower. Now the government’s model employee. Chris Armitage 12 min read · Sep 22, 2026 --
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On Monday, September 14, Scott Kupor, the director of the Office of Personnel Management, went on Benny Johnson’s show to talk about hiring. Kupor sets personnel policy for the entire federal workforce.
Asked what kind of people he wants, he said: “I wanna see people like ‘Big Balls,’ or Ed, as we call him colloquially. We need people like that.”
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