'Big Balls' Is A HERO: Trump's Call To Federalize D.C. Was Due To A Vicious Attack On DOGE Staffer

Posted • August 6, 2025: Standing on top of the White House and taking questions from reporters may have been the funniest way President Trump made news yesterday, but it wasn't the only way. Over on Truth Social, the President also made waves by calling out the rampant crime in Washington, DC, and warning that he might federalize the city if steps weren't taken immediately to prosecute criminals, even if they are minors, and bring an end to DC's lawlessness. https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1952828137953431965 —— Trump wasn't wrong about any of that. This writer lives near the nation's capital and can confirm that the city is not far removed from the post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max movies, especially at night and on the weekends. It truly is lawless, not because there aren't enough police, but because those police are not allowed to do their jobs. Still, it was a bit mystifying why Trump wanted to bring this up yesterday. Rampant crime in DC isn't exactly a new problem.

But one line in the middle of his Truth Social post gave us a clue as to his timing: 'The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by thugs.' Trump did not provide any more details in his post, but it wasn't long before Elon Musk shed some light about who that victim was: a DOGE staffer. —— Elon Musk @elonmusk: “A few days ago, a gang of about a dozen young men tried to assault a woman in her car at night in DC. A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her. It is time to federalize DC.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GxnecivawAEzqM5?format=jpg&name=small —— And it wasn't just any DOGE staffer. Last night, we found out that it was the legendary 'Big Balls' himself, Ed Coristine. Big Balls isn't just a hero. He might be a superhero. As Musk noted above, Coristine himself was beaten badly, but he did save the woman he assisted from receiving an equally brutal beating … or worse.

Suddenly, Trump's timing for threatening to federalize DC made all the sense in the world. Regardless of any feud between himself and Musk (which seems to have dissipated), Trump recognized Coristine's service not only to the federal government and the American people but to his fellow man. Or woman, in this case. He spoke again about the assault last night. […] DOGE: Edward Coristine, known affectionately as “Big Balls”, is a patriot. He was ambushed by a mob of eight black teens, part of the unchecked chaos our ruling class in Washington DC has endorsed. This isn’t just lawlessness, it’s sanctioned decay. And it’s indefensible. […] https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GxoJoE2WQAA8d8H?format=jpg&name=medium (…)

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