Team was responsible for improving the accessibility of government websites; layoffs were given on the recommendation of the musk department
The government of the president of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican), The digital service team known as 18F. The information was confirmed by GSA (General Services Administration in Portuguese) this Saturday (1st.mar.2025).
Civil servants were responsible for improving the accessibility of US Federal Government websites and modernizing the operation. They were responsible, for example, for creating a free online income taxpayer service.
According to The Guardianthe layoffs occurred because the 18F was considered not essential by the Doge (Department of Government Efficiency) – lided by businessman Elon Musk.
In February, an X (former Twitter) user published a text criticizing the technology agency, which he classified as “Extreme left”. Musk responded to the publication, where he said there was “Deleted” The office, according to the British newspaper.
18F was created in 2014 during the government of former President Barack Obama.
