The “Big Balls” trend on X (formerly Twitter) emerged after a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was assaulted in Washington, D.C. The late teen’s workplace nickname, “Big Balls,

Earlier today, President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

A staff member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Edward Coristine also known online as “Big Balls,” was severely beaten after intervening in an attempted unarmed carjacking and assault in Washington D.C., according to police records and Elon Musk on Tuesday.