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Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, a former staffer from the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), found himself in quite the sticky situation over the weekend in Washington, D.C. After an unfortunate late-night encounter with a group of unruly teens, Coristine was left bloodied and bruised, reminding us all that not every evening ends with tacos and Netflix. A bit of friendly advice: if you’re going to roll into D.C., might be wise to check your “big balls” at the door.
The incident occurred early Sunday morning when Coristine tried to reason with a group of ten teenagers who were eyeing his car and, shocker, it didn’t go well. Instead of chat-and-chill time, the night escalated into an unprovoked attack. To make things even crazier, two of the 15-year-olds from Hyattsville, Maryland, were arrested for unarmed carjacking. Honestly, who knew car theft could also come with a side of juvenile delinquency at 3 AM?
Now, if that weren’t enough, President Donald Trump weighed in on the drama, expressing both outrage and a desire for federal intervention if D.C. doesn’t start cleaning up its act. Through social media channels, he made it clear that Coristine’s unfortunate predicament may lead to changes in how young offenders are prosecuted. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the irony in a nickname like “Big Balls” leading to headlines involving a bloody brawl?
So here’s the question of the hour: How do we address youth crime while not putting everyone on the federal watch list? Is it time for some serious dialogue about our nation’s capital being more than just a political hotspot? Let’s hear your thoughts on how to navigate these rough waters!
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