Summary

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old DOGE staffer recently promoted to a senior adviser role in the State Department, is reportedly the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov.

Martynov was executed in the Soviet Union after being exposed as an FBI informant. Coristine, an alleged former cybercriminal, previously worked in the General Services Administration and now has potential access to sensitive diplomatic data.

Concerns have been raised over his background and apparent lack of a security check.

The situation fuels fears about foreign influence in U.S. government operations.

  • Deceptichum
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    16 hours ago

    Zero.

    This kid is 19 and the USSR collapsed 34 years ago.

    • nieminen@lemmy.world
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      16 hours ago

      I mean, I’ve seen several TV shows and movies that show that spycraft is definitely hereditary. That means that it’s definitely the case for big balls… Right?..