Known colloquially as “Big Balls,” Edward Coristine made a remarkable revelation during his appearance on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime. He shared that his grandfather was not your run-of-the-mill Soviet spy but a Cold War double agent who took immense risks to act against the communist USSR in favor of the United States.
The story took an unexpected turn as Coristine recounted a harrowing incident in Washington, D.C., where he faced a mob of ten teenagers while attempting to protect his girlfriend from a carjacking.
This incident stirred President Trump to express his outrage over the escalating crime, prompting him to federalize D.C. in a decisive move to restore order to what he deemed a chaotic city.
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During his conversation with Watters, Coristine unfolded the story of his grandfather, who was deeply involved in the Soviet KGB’s elite division known as “Line X.”
Line X was the clandestine operative division within the KGB Directorate “T,” which primarily focused on gathering scientific and technical intelligence from the West.
Its objective was to identify, acquire, and replicate Western advancements in technology and research, particularly those with military applications or potential dual-use. However, rather than serving the interests of Moscow, Martynov clandestinely deflected crucial intelligence to the CIA and FBI at the zenith of the Cold War.
Edward Coristine:
I feel this immense duty to serve my country. My grandfather was a KGB double agent for the Americans, and he sacrificed everything so I could enjoy living in this free nation I cherish. Upon realizing the government issues we face—the staggering $37 trillion national debt and the ridiculous interest accruing on it—I thought, “Wow, this is dire. How can I contribute to a solution?” With this administration, there was a tangible opportunity, and I eagerly seized it.Jesse Watters:
You inherited the big shoes from your grandfather?Edward Coristine:
Indeed, I believe I did.Jesse Watters:
He was a double agent? What did that entail?Edward Coristine:
He was affiliated with Line X, a sophisticated branch of the KGB, but he actually joined the CIA, providing them with significant intelligence during the Cold War.
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JUST IN: Edward Coristine AKA “BIG BALLS” remarks that his GRANDFATHER was a DOUBLE-AGENT
“My grandfather was a KGB double agent for the Americans. He made sacrifices so I could live in the free country I adore.” pic.twitter.com/SpYxvXouTY
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) September 30, 2025
The Gateway Pundit has previously highlighted that Coristine’s grandfather was Valery Martynov, a Soviet KGB officer stationed in Washington, D.C. during the 1980s who covertly turned against Moscow in favor of freedom.
Martynov, instead of serving the communist regime, conveyed vital intelligence to the FBI, revealing KGB operations and giving the United States a critical advantage in the Cold War.
However, his deception came with devastating repercussions. KGB counterintelligence personnel, spearheaded by notorious CIA traitor Aldrich Ames and FBI mole Robert Hanssen, exposed Martynov’s duplicity. He was subsequently lured back to Moscow in 1985, apprehended, and eventually executed on May 28, 1987.
His widow Natalya and their offspring later found refuge in America. Their daughter Anna eventually married Charles Coristine, the CEO of LesserEvil popcorn, and their son? Well, that’s Edward, the infamous “Big Balls.”
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Today, Edward Coristine embodies not only the struggles of a victim of inadequate crime policies in D.C. but also the living legacy of a Cold War double agent who sacrificed for America’s ideals.
Martynov’s defection was an act of freedom against a merciless Soviet regime. Now, his grandson speaks out boldly against crime, corruption, and a government drowning in a staggering $37 trillion of national debt.
Reports from the White House suggest that Coristine may be considered for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an honorary title representing the highest civilian recognition.
This idea materialized during a White House press briefing when Benny Johnson inquired whether President Trump might contemplate bestowing the medal upon Coristine for his “heroic actions just a few blocks from this building.”
Benny Johnson:
“Given the recent heroic actions of a member of this administration, just a few blocks from this building, do you think the President will consider awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Big Balls?”Karoline Leavitt:
“I haven’t broached the subject with him, but it’s certainly a possibility he might entertain. I’ll bring it up and circle back to you, Benny.”
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