Incident Involving Government Efficiency Staff in DC
Police records indicate that Edward Coristine, known online as “big ball” and affiliated with Government Efficiency, was severely beaten after trying to intervene in an unarmed carjacking in Washington, D.C.
This incident has garnered media attention, especially following the fatal shooting of Republican intern Eric Tarpinian Yachim in the city on June 30th. As reported by the DC Metropolitan Police Department, Coristine was involved in the altercation around 3 a.m. on Sunday while he and another person were near a vehicle.
In a statement released by the police, Coristine described seeing a suspicious figure approach the victim’s car. Concerned for her safety, he and other members of his group tried to protect her by pushing her into the vehicle and confronting the suspect.
The report mentions that Coristine was attacked as a police cruiser arrived on the scene, with approximately ten suspects fleeing on foot. Two individuals were reportedly arrested at the site of the attack, and Coristine required medical attention from DC Fire and EMS for injuries sustained during the incident.
Authorities have disclosed that both a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl from Hyattville, Maryland, have been charged with unarmed carjacking.
In a post on True Social, Donald Trump criticized the escalating crime in D.C., calling the recent incident a reflection of unchecked violence from local youth. He expressed concern that “young people” and gang members, some as young as 14, are randomly attacking innocent citizens, adding that such behavior occurs because these individuals feel no fear of law enforcement.
Trump remarked, “The latest victims were mercilessly beaten by local thugs. Washington, DC must be safe and clean, not only for Americans but as a showcase to the world. If the city doesn’t take action soon, we may need to step in and manage it ourselves.”
He also suggested he might demonstrate authority over D.C. if criminal activities persist. A photo of Coristine, covered in blood and wearing white jeans, circulated on social media, showing him seated on the ground with his shirt partially off, indicating the severity of the incident.
Musk, who led the Doge before stepping down in May, responded to Trump’s post, confirming that the staff member attacked was part of the Doge team. He recounted an earlier incident when a group of young men attempted to assault a woman in her car at night in D.C. Members of the Doge team intervened, resulting in them being beaten severely, one sustaining a concussion.
Another Doge member, Marko Elez, noted his presence at the scene, labeling Coristine a hero for his bravery in trying to protect the young woman from the carjacking attempt.
During a cabinet meeting in July, Trump mentioned the possibility of federal oversight in the city, stating, “We are seriously considering this. We want a capital that functions seamlessly.”
The investigation into the carjacking is ongoing, and the MPD Carjacking Task Force is actively involved.
