OAN Staff Break Wolf
4:01pm – Friday, May 2, 2025
An employee from a government efficiency department, nicknamed “Big Balls,” recently shared insights during an initial interview, revealing some instances of waste and fraud within the department, along with the story behind his unique nickname.
Big Balls, or Edward Coristine, is a Doge employee who’s among those selected by Elon Musk, a young software developer and current leader of Doge.
In a conversation broadcasted on Fox News Thursday, Coristine explained that his distinctive name originated from his LinkedIn profile.
LinkedIn serves as a networking platform where professionals connect and seek job opportunities.
“We’re using it as our LinkedIn username,” Coristine mentioned to host Jesse Watters. “People on LinkedIn tend to take themselves quite seriously, often shying away from risk. I thought, ‘Well, why not be different?’ So I just went with it; didn’t expect anybody to really notice.”
During the interview, he talked about some findings that Doge made while reviewing US Treasury records.
“Currently, I’m looking into some payment systems… Our goal is to eliminate fraud and waste. We started examining the payment computers. Interestingly, there’s no clear view of what payments are actually processed there,” he noted. “For example, take a look at this line item: $20 million. What’s that for? Often, there’s just no clear answer.”
Coristine expressed concern over the government’s money distribution system, stating, “There are virtually no checks or accountability for American taxpayers. It creates a significant opportunity for fraud and waste. If you’re in government, there’s little incentive to be mindful of taxpayer funds.”
“I believe that incentives ultimately drive results,” he added.
Another Doge engineer, Ethan Xiaotlan, remarked, “It was tough losing friends after I left Harvard to come here and serve my country.”
“I know a lot of people on campus don’t really see me in a positive light, but I’m hoping discussions like this will highlight the need for change,” he continued. “There’s a select group here that have really achieved something. They’re working tirelessly, not recognizing weekends or breaks.”
Before the interview, a $334 million improper payment request was flagged by Doge following the rollout of a new automated payment system last week.
Numerous requests were noted for lacking valid budget codes or needed approvals.
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