CNN received some amusing reactions this week after airing a pair of segments on Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old “tech whiz” who has reportedly joined Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team.

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old technologist, is linked to Elon Musk's DOGE. Concerns arise over his security clearance eligibility due to a controversial past

Elon Musk apparently got a kick out of a CNN segment about one of his young DOGE whiz kids, known online as “Big Balls.” Erin Burnett Outfront invited Wired global editorial director Katie Drummond on the show Thursday evening to discuss the publication’s work on identifying the billionaire’s young Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) goon squad.

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old technologist and former entrepreneur, has drawn attention due to his involvement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A recent Wired report has raised questions about Coristine’s eligibility for a U.S. security clearance due to his online history and past business ventures.

Angry and confused constituents have flooded the phone lines at the US Capitol this week, many of them asking questions about billionaire Elon Musk’s plans.