# @balleralert on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-08-06T19:35:18.000+00:00

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump Use Alleged Assault on Ex DOGE Staffer “Big Balls” to Push Federal Takeover of D.C.⁠
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Blogged by: poligirlsayswhat⁠
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#WashingtonDC is once again at the center of national headlines, but not for what actually happened. Instead, it’s what powerful men are saying happened that’s taking over the conversation.⁠
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Former #DOGE staffer #EdwardCoristine, best known online as #BigBalls, was attacked during an attempted carjacking near Logan Circle last week around 3 a.m. He reportedly intervened to help a woman into her car when a group of teens began threatening them.⁠
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Coristine pushed the woman into the vehicle to protect her, and was then allegedly attacked by about ten young people. Reports say he suffered a broken nose, black eye, and concussion, though he declined transport to the hospital. Two 15-year-olds from Maryland were later arrested and charged with unarmed carjacking. Several suspects remain at large.⁠
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The story gained national attention when #ElonMusk tweeted about it, calling for the federalization of Washington, D.C. Then, #DonaldTrump went even further, posting a photo of Coristine’s bloodied face and declaring the city “totally out of control.” Trump claimed D.C. is overrun by teen gang members who are mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent people. He warned that if local leaders don’t act fast, he’ll take over the city directly.⁠
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But here’s the problem — that narrative doesn’t match the facts.⁠
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The Facts About Crime in D.C.⁠
Despite the high-profile nature of this incident, crime in D.C. is actually down. Violent crime has dropped nearly 26 percent this year, and robberies are down by 29 percent compared to the same period in 2024.⁠
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What They’re Really After: Ending Home Rule⁠
This isn’t just about one man’s assault. Trump’s threat to “federalize” D.C. is a direct challenge to the city’s right to govern itself...to read the rest log on to BallerAlert.com (clickable link on profile)

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doge, washingtondc, bigballs, donaldtrump, elonmusk, edwardcoristine

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