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Larry Ellison: Shadow President with $367B Media Ambitions

9/25/2025

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Larry Ellison, Oracle co-founder, is described as a "shadow president" in Trump circles.
At 81, Ellison shifts toward a media magnate role with a U.S. TikTok version and ownership consortium ties.
David expands the family portfolio toward CBS and CNN deals.
Philanthropy faces leadership changes at the Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford.
Wealth reaches $367 billion.

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Story summary

Larry Ellison, Oracle co-founder, is described as a "shadow president" in Trump circles.
At 81, Ellison shifts toward a media magnate role with a U.S. TikTok version and ownership consortium ties.
David expands the family portfolio toward CBS and CNN deals.
Philanthropy faces leadership changes at the Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford.
Wealth reaches $367 billion.