If you follow technology news closely, or simply scroll through X on a regular basis, you’ve probably picked up on the tension between two of the tech sector’s most prominent leaders: Elon Musk and Mark Cuban.
Since the Tesla (TSLA) CEO shifted his focus toward helping run the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), he’s received quite a bit of criticism from people who don’t see DOGE’s actions as being in the nation's best interest. One of the most vocal and best-known critics is Cuban.
Since he left his position as a judge on Shark Tank in 2019, the serial tech entrepreneur has kept busy with new projects and become an active voice across social media. Since DOGE began making headlines, he’s had plenty to say about Musk’s new endeavor.
While much of it has been negative, Musk recently hinted that he agrees with Cuban about something important.
The Musk vs. Cuban feud may be taking an unexpected turn
At first glance, Cuban’s history of posts on both X and Bluesky criticizing Musk and DOGE might suggest his beliefs are starkly different from Musk's. He’s made it clear that he believes some of the department’s actions are ill-advised and, in many cases, fated to end badly.
However, as TheStreet reported on February 15, 2025, Cuban isn’t against some of what DOGE is trying to achieve. He shared a video from 2017 in which he advocated for a smaller, more efficient government, adding new context and stating that years later, he still stands by this argument.
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When he shared it, Cuban noted that he believes the problem with DOGE’s action is a lack of transparency, specifically that the office doesn’t want to be questioned. “If you have nothing to hide, hide nothing,” he mused.
Musk didn’t seem to notice this video at the time despite spending what seems like a considerable amount of time on social media, specifically on X. But when the video resurfaced again on March 20, he reposted it with a caption indicating that he agreed with Cuban’s statements.
Since Musk didn’t offer much context when he shared the post, it's quite possible he hasn’t seen Cuban’s original statements, in which he asked Musk directly, “Why not invite some democrats to work side by side with your Doge teams and report on what exactly is going on?”