Elon Musk Protégé, 19, Appointed Senior Adviser at State Department

Edward Coristine's new role in the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology raises concerns over his qualifications and potential access to sensitive information.

• Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old with ties to Elon Musk, has been appointed as a senior adviser at the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.
• The bureau, central to Washington's IT and data management, holds sensitive information critical to U.S. diplomacy.
• Coristine's lack of experience and controversial past, including allegations of leaking data from a former employer, have raised alarms among some officials.
• He is part of a group of young engineers linked to Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which has expanded its influence in federal agencies.
• Critics argue that Coristine's role exemplifies the growing reach of tech billionaires into government operations, sparking debates over accountability and security risks.

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