After news of the firings hit, Cubansent out his remedyon Bluesky.
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
Its just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks reacts late in the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center on February 13, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.© Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it.
But on your terms, Cuban said.
Im happy to invest and/or help.
They were public servants working to ensure that nothing like the Obamacare rollout disasterever happens again.
And 18F did good work.
Weather.gov as a usable website to track the countrys weather patterns?That was 18F.
The website we used to order Covid tests from the government during the pandemic?Again, 18F.
The now-former employees of 18F set up a quick website and issued a statement about the firings.
This was a surprise to all 18F staff and our agency partners.
And they promised a new future for 18F.
Were still absorbing what has happened.
But we came to the government to fix things.
And were not done with this work yet.
Cubans suggestion is one possible future for 18F and many other former federal employees: going private.
It wont be rebuilt overnight, if ever.
And when things do come back, theres a good chance theyll be more expensive.
The government using private contractors doesnt make things cheaper.
Just ask all those companies building jets and nukes for the Pentagon.
Cuban is pitching a future thats similar to what Musk and Trump want.
In this situation, at least the good people of 18F could be the ones reaping the rewards.
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