Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE organization has been hit with a bombshell scandal after it was revealed that one of its teenage hires, 19-year-old Edward Coristine, was previously fired from an internship for allegedly leaking sensitive company secrets. The revelation has sparked major concerns about the organization’s security protocols, particularly regarding its access to crucial government databases.
A Troubling Past Comes to Light
Coristine, who has been working alongside Musk’s DOGE team in handling highly classified data, was terminated from Path Network in 2022 after an internal investigation found him guilty of sharing proprietary company information with a competitor.
A leaked memo from an executive at Path Network confirmed the decision:
“Edward has been terminated for leaking internal information to the competitors. This is unacceptable, and there is zero tolerance for this.”
Additionally, a Path Network spokesperson later stated:
“I can confirm that Edward Coristine’s brief contract was terminated after the conclusion of an internal investigation into the leaking of proprietary company information that coincided with his tenure.”
Denial and Deflection
Despite the damning accusations, Coristine has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that although he still had access to the company’s systems, he never improperly exploited it.
“I did nothing contractually wrong,” he claimed.
However, security experts warn that his past actions should have disqualified him from handling highly sensitive government records, especially those related to national security, financial transactions, and taxpayer data.
Concerns Over Musk’s “Goon Squad”
Musk’s DOGE organization has already been facing scrutiny for its alleged mishandling of government data. Senator Ron Wyden has been vocal in his opposition, stating:
“Elon Musk’s goon squad cannot be allowed to access systems that control payments related to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.”
The recent revelation about Coristine’s past only adds fuel to the fire, raising concerns about who else within Musk’s organization might be unqualified or even dangerous.
What’s Next for DOGE?
With mounting pressure from lawmakers and security experts, there are growing calls to shut DOGE down for good. Critics argue that Musk’s reckless hiring practices and lack of oversight have made the organization an unacceptable risk to national security.
As the scandal unfolds, the question remains: How many more security breaches have gone unnoticed? And will the government finally step in to hold Musk and his team accountable?
One thing is certain—this shocking revelation is just the beginning of a much larger investigation into Elon Musk’s growing influence over government infrastructure.
